The end of Summer 2021 is upon us. For me, this summer has been one of rest. I’ve been gardening in my backyard, at the community garden in Madison School, tending to my pumpkins and tomatoes, fighting off squash bugs and weeds. I’ve been going to Lake Michigan and sitting at water’s edge, reading, swimming, staring into the void. I’ve been reading some lovely books, including The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins and other, more mindless mysteries. I’ve watched every single White Sox game, some in person, scoring those games. I’ve re-started riding my bicycle, and went on a wonderful ride with my son John at the Morraine Hills State Park. I’ve remounted our tv antenna, taken down by a winter storm last spring. I’ve even made some new friends in Castlebar, Ireland, via regular zoom meetings.

So, once more unto the breach!