Beach Day (at the lake.)

Half the joy lay nestled (in the planning), packing of provisions; buns and butter, ham and cheese with holes, cucumber slices, bottled water, and soda in a can, chilled, huddled in a cooler. Incessant chatter of the grandkids, effervescent, lotioned, sandalled, each buttressed in broad-rimmed hats. Checkered tablecloth, red and white, six clips to hold […]