Well, I don’t think there could be a finer start to this, The Summer of 2012, than that which we are having now - the weather is gorgeous. We’ve been given ample sunshine and temperatures that would indicate a fine Summer ahead - if you are optimistic - and I am - particularly today.
It is a holiday weekend as well - at least, here in Canada. This is the weekend on which the Queen’s birthday is celebrated and began as such following the birth of Queen Victoria. At some point in time, it was made to honour the birthday of all reigning sovereign’s.
Before coming to Canada, I don’t remember being aware of it at all. Victoria Day, that is - but then, why should I have? Americans are not known for knowing much about the celebratory customs of other nations - or much of anything else foreign, for that matter. And though Canada is ‘right next door’, you’d be hard-pressed to find many Yanks that know much about it.
This is also considered the ‘unofficial’ start of Summer - and that suits me just fine - as long as the weather continues along the same course it’s taking now - and as I say, we’re off to a very, very promising start.
So, here’s to you, Victoria - keep up the good work!
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