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There never was a summer vacation that I recall that ended while it is still August, but my son is expected at school tomorrow, August 31, 2009.

I know it’s only one day, but it is still August. 
I know there is the Swine Flu Thing, but it is still August.

It just doesn’t seem right. To me.  My son seems to care less. 

He is actually looking forward to going back to school.

What has happened to kids today???

Back in the day we would have organized committees, tacked signs to sticks, prepared safe houses and decided what to do if the police came. Now, they get on the bus, plug in their iPods, put on a happy face and go to school.

But, it’s still August!!!
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This is a photo I took to show from where we were standing when we heard the news that cases of the h1n1 Virus were found a few miles away.

It was an international petri dish.  It reflected in many ways, in modern dress, the crowds of people who once occupied ...

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For the past 12 years, two dear friends of ours from "back in the day" have come up to visit us from the city.  Along with them came their growing family.  In totum now there are seven of them.

It saddens me deeply that this year, due to separate reasons, none of them will be visiting. 

Adapting to this news, we have decided to visit Maine and PEI for the holiday.  I know the Caribbean is the other way, but I have always wanted to visit the island, and we understand they do the season "Right."

Happy everything to all of you.
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