Traditions

One month into a summer vacation from school. It's funny how time flies; seems like just yesterday that I was cracking the books. Well, September will be here before I know it, and the Microbiology textbook awaits!

Today is my birthday. Now, at this age I look upon a birthday a little differently than I did 30 or 40 years ago. But it still is one of the traditions of life that mark our year, and hold us to those memories of days past. Like a family reunion picnic. I attended one just this past Sunday, and it was so much fun. But now my first cousins not only have children but grandchildren that tag along, and you need a scorecard to keep track of who is who. Just when you think you might have it figured out, next year comes along and that little boy you chatted with has grown 12 inches in height, and his voice has dropped an octave! Earlier this month, we celebrated another tradition. The Fourth of July brings fireworks, corn on the cob, cold beer and catching up with friends and their backyard mosquitoes.

Yes, it's the traditions of our lives that keep us anchored to all that is wonderful about our present and our past. (And, no dieting today...I'm eating cake!)

Till next time,
Cheers!
Ima