Half-way; Tempus Fugit!

Yesterday, July 1, was the 183rd day of the year. That’s another way of saying this year, Leap and all, has reached its half-way point. With that almost surprising observation, I am reminded of another bromide; Tempus Fugit. Loosely translated, the Latin phrase means, time flies.

It seems a though it was not that long ago, we were watching the Ball drop, or rise, or whatever it does to symbolize the dawn of the New Year at Times Square these days. Moreover, since then, Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter, Memorial Day, the beginning and end of spring, Mother’s Day, Juneteenth, Father’s Day, the advent of summer, and a whole host of Hallmark Holidays…have all come and gone.

Two days from now, we will observe, celebrate, or otherwise commemorate Independence Day. On July 4th 1776, two hundred thirty-two years ago, America declared its independence from England. On this day in History, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Although the document was not signed by all of the 13 Original Colonies until sometime in August, July 4th has been universally accepted as the official anniversary of U.S. independence.

As with past holidays, I am not going to torture you or me for that matter, with a regular post. I expect the next few days to be largely about summer rituals. Most of us will fill the time with vacations, picnics, family reunions, parades, trips hither and yon; to and fro, and a variety of other fun, playful, and celebratory activities.

Undoubtedly, the high cost of fuel and travel in general will cause some to cut back, and others to shift into grin and bear it mode. For some this may mean trekking to the park, or Carowinds (for Charlotteans), instead of the beach or the mountains, or some other destination requiring a long auto ride, or a flight. For others who feel they, and their long-suffering spouses, significant others, and family members have earned it, or simply are demanding it, “the trip” will be on!

However you choose to spend the next few days, use your time wisely; invest fully. Recognize that time moves apace. Before you know it, Labor Day, the end of summer, the start of fall, Columbus Day, Halloween, Election Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, the close of fall, the opening of winter, Christmas, and a whole lot of Hallmark Holidays…will have all come and gone. That’s right, it will not be that long before 183 more days will have passed, and we will be watching as the Ball drops, or rises, or whatever it does to symbolize the dawn of the New Year at Times Square these days!

That’s it; I am out of here. Enjoy your holiday weekend, and if you feel like it…holla back!

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(United_States)