Summer and Time

     Like the rest of the world, I am astounded at the speed of time. Summertime especially seems to race; those lazy hazy days of sun and fun that drift endlessly come to an abrupt end with the beginning of school. The relentless heat has abated, the days are slightly shorter, and clocks and schedules are regimenting our lives. Therefore this timepiece that hangs on a wall in the screened porch, is little used. (When one is floating in the pool or reading a good book on the lounge, a hungry stomach is an adequate indicator of mealtimes). However it is a simple and attractive accessory that coordinates with other ivy-embellished ornaments on the porch