Supposedly today is the the 380th birthday of Lemonade - of course different sources claim differently but for me I'm going to celebrate it today.
Lemonade is a great summer beverage. I remember all those Country Time Lemonade TV spots and the idyllic settings that they portrayed. Simpler times meant peaceful laid back times in those spots.
And when I think of Lemonade it does take me back to my childhood. It was the beverage of choice that my Mom would offer instead of a soda. Even though there can be more sugar in lemonade than some sodas - because it said "Lemon" it must have been healthier.
My belief is that anything that takes you back to your childhood summers is a good thing. Lots of outside play time and no school. Growing up in North Dakota our summers were pretty carefree - swimming pool and playing outside games in the neighborhood. My kids got to enjoy that last weekend. We had no Internet and I got them to stay away from the TV. They read and played games in the park with their cousins and walked uptown to my brother's Variety Store. They love that and can spend lots of time looking at all the toys and candy. Of course a few free samples from Wayne's bulk candy always makes a day better.
This year they really got to experience a few summer days like I did growing up. Simpler times and they had a blast. My son always say I love going to North Dakota because all our cousins just come over to Grandma's house - we don't have to set up "get together" dates with our friends. How true, how true.
So as I sit here today and think back on those fun childhood times I'm glad a glass of Lemonade can bring back a cascade of great memories. Have a glass today and savor the last few weeks of the summer of 2010. Enjoy.
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