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A box of possibility

Posted at July 31, 2008 17:03

Summer’s end is upon us. Fall sports practices begin in a couple of weeks, and the kids have started looking a new shoes. It always reminds me of when I was a kid. I enjoy watching them pick out their new school supplies and clothes. They seem so excited, briefly forgetting that this new beginning means the end of their days of freedom.

When I was a kid, part of me hated to see summer end, but part of me couldn’t wait for the first day of school. There was something about a new classroom, a new teacher, and a brand new box of crayons. Within that box, there existed all the hope of what the year could bring. The crayons were shiny and still pointed, perfect.

So, what to do with those last few days? So much of that time is spent preparing for what’s to come, but how can we celebrate the twilight of summer? An extra float in the creek, perhaps, or a trip to the zoo would do. Maybe just a few more firefly hunts would fit the bill. I’m always on the lookout for great ideas, so if you have a few, don’t hesitate to share.

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