Thought of the day: Our neighborhood has a tradition of July 4th bike parade and pool party. Jasmine and her friend decorated their bikes with red/white/blue ribbons and flowers, dressed in matching outfits and were excited to take part in the parade. Lila rode Jasmine's old bike with the training wheels on. It was her first day on a "big girl's bike" and daddy served as her reliable manual brake along the way. The best part for the kids was, of course, the pool party that followed. They played games in the pool - coin dive, watermelon game, among others. It was a big reunion for all the neighborhood kids who had grown to know each other over the years. Water, friends, games, what else do they need? For adults, it was a good opportunity to see each other again and catch up over some food and drink in a festive air. I wish there were something like this every month! It could just be some informal gatherings over simple potlucks. We would feel more grounded in this borderless and ever-shifting global village if we are more connected to each other at a personal level and feel a sense of belonging in the small village that we call home.
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| Watermelon game: try as you may, but I am determined to hold on to this thing! |
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