The tension’s tighter this time of year. Yes, there’s license,...

The tension’s tighter this time of year. Yes, there’s license, yes,
there’s freedom, yes, there’s drink and rest and sex. But the days are
about to start getting shorter. Have you prepared for winter? Have you
prepared to die?

Continuing to keep it light for Part Three of my series on the summer solstice for the Paris Review.

[Painting: Ein Sonntag by Max Pechstein]