Happy at home

by chuckofish

“To be happy at home, said Johnson, is the end of all human endeavor. As long as we are thinking only of natural values we must say that the sun looks down on nothing half so good as a household laughing together over a meal, or two friends talking over a pint of beer, or a man alone reading a book that interests him; and that all economics, politics, laws, armies, and institutions, save in so far as they prolong and multiply such scenes, are a mere ploughing the sand and sowing the ocean, a meaningless vanity and vexation of spirit.” –C.S. Lewis

Wowee is it ever summer here in flyover country! Keeping cool is our top priority. That mean’s plenty of ice cream/frozen custard and wine coolers.

We went to Lottie’s big dance recital on Saturday–because that’s what Mamus and sweet aunts do–and it was really special.

She had a cheering section of nine who sat through a program of 49 numbers to see her 2 minutes of the dance-o-rama. That is love.

On Sunday the boy and the twins joined us at church and they earned A++ marks for depravity-free behavior. They are big 2nd graders now so they stay for the whole service!

After church we all went home and the OM barbecued burgers and hot dogs. Daughter #1 brought a bubble blaster from Costco which was a big hit. Mr. Smith was in dog heaven frolicking with the twins.

It was good to get back into our old routine. (At least for a few weeks–it’s turning out to be a busy summer!)

And can you believe (yes, of course, you can!) the whining of various individuals and groups regarding the singing of “10 German Bombers” by British soccer fans at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Dusseldorf? Good God, people, get over yourselves!

And the RAF from England shot them down! Yes, they did.

Well, have a good week! Look up from your phone and keep fighting against the meaningless vanity and vexation of spirit that permeates our lives.