Almost that time.

Lots to do tonight--it marking as it does the start of football season, and, of course, Oldest's debut in her full regalia during halftime. Nothing quite like a small town on game night. Food, music, kids trying to sneak away to do some sinning, football, the smell of people and grass and burgers and leaky plumbing, dads leaning on the fence, the echo of the public address through the houses around the stadium, the traffic. The basic decency of the whole thing. I suppose other parts of the world surely have something akin to it.

But it's hard to believe there's anything any better.

I don't say it often enough, but thanks to everyone who comes by, whether it's once a week or once an hour, whether you leave a comment or not. I appreciate your willingness to allow me to think out loud, and your patience, and your kindness.

Now, all of you go and have yourselves a great weekend, and be sure to come back by on Monday.
posted by Terry at 3:45:00 PM