Did August arrive early? I don't know about you, but my summer has been filled with work, convention, seminar, errands, family demands, home improvement/repair projects, and a long list of other things to do. When the TV ads began the Back-to-School hype, I gasped, "It's August already?"
With demands created by all the follow-up to recent Society events (paying bills, noting thank yous, writing minutes for the various meetings, documenting feedback, announcing changes, etc.), I've taken an End-of-Summer Pledge to be a little less hurried, a little less worried, and a lot more happy.
Join me in a "mini-staycation" (a short vacation while staying at home). Plan an informal BBQ and let everyone bring a dish to keep it simple; create your own spa and indulge in candles, chocolate, a book, and bubbles at home; spend an afternoon shopping in your pajamas at your computer with a nice tall, cool drink by your side; call a friend you haven't seen in a long time and chat, chat, chat ; or let your mind run wild ... Whatever you do; please don't let August end without treating yourself to a little less hurry and worry.
