Gatekeepers

My family and I were recently at the beach.  The place we were staying at was right on the ocean and it had several amenities that you could only access if you had on a bracelet from the resort.  We wore our bracelets all week so we could access the lazy river, swimming pools, etc. …

The Summer Solstice: Post-it Note #81

Today is the summer solstice.  The beginning of a new season.  We spent it getting the pool ready for the kids during the long, hot, Southern days ahead.  Today is the longest day of the year, ushering in a new set of activities, a new set of adventures, a new agenda, pace and schedule. Perhaps…