“Spring flew swiftly by, and summer came; and if the village had been beautiful at first, it was now in the full glow and luxuriance of its richness…. The earth had donned her mantle of brightest green; and shed her richest perfumes abroad. It was the prime and vigour of the year; all things were glad and flourishing.”
–Charles Dickens
What do you like best about summer?
Hang onto the saddle, grip with your legs and your feet and anything else you can muster. Sometimes the ride is bumpy enough that you just need to grit your teeth and hold on as best you can, knowing that the bucking can’t go on forever.
When the ride gets really rough, what do you hold on to?
On June 19th, 1865, union soldiers informed the slaves of Galveston, Texas that they were free—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation had actually freed them.
What overdue piece of knowledge would help to liberate you?
It never occurs to babies that they might be dropped, that there is any risk at all in being lifted or tossed or flown through the air in loving arms. They just enjoy the sensation of flight, and the light in the eyes of the one who flies them.
In what situations can you relax into a place of absolute trust, knowing that you are ultimately safe?
Sure, the lifeguards on duty will keep an eye out to see if anyone is drowning. But the one who looks really intent on watching is the lady who is studying the beach. And really, doesn’t someone need to be on the lookout to check for sunscreen, snacks, and pails?
What do you keep an eye out for on the behalf of others?
