When I left the Sister Bay post office, I was considering the city park in front of my car. In the background, an adult's playground filled with big boy toys and an expansive canvas on which to use them. In the foreground, the simpler pleasures of yesterday.
I reflected on the days when a push on a swing or a slide down a corkscrew led to hours of entertainment and pounds of joy. What happened to the time when wrapping paper, boxes, or tossing a wood chip brought instantaneous laughter? Why does the plunge of your stomach being pulled to the ground while the swing pulls you skyward no long guarantee an emotional rush? When did things become so complex?
I thank God for the example of simplicity through children. An ear-piercing screech of joy or a contagious giggle can truly lighten a day and bring a smile to a face of consternation. What a beautiful gift!
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