Ostomy Memories of June 21

MY CALENDAR SAYS THAT June 21 is the first day of summer, still five weeks away. It is something to look forward to no matter what your age, as it evokes images of pleasant activities outside with friends and family. “Summer afternoon,” said Henry James, “to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” This particular date, speaking technically, marks the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere (the day with the most hours of sunlight) and the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere (fewest hours of sunlight). Summer afternoons smell of cut grass, scented skin protectant lotions, and backyard grilling. Because I’m a Floridian, I get an early preview of summer, and although Spring and Fall are my two favorite seasons, I can certainly understand James’s enthusiasm for the warmest months. For an ostomy person, however, it could mean more frequent changes as more sweating means a need to get a new appliance on occurs more often. All due respect to Henry James, we could all come up with our own “two most beautiful words in the English language.” I propose: butterfinger blizzard.

Hello,

Wow, you took me back to the day! To the summer afternoons! So lovely! And I love your proposal, and I concur, yummy 😋.

Butterfinger Blizzard

Hmm, you have me thinking of a good root beer float!

Thank you! I always look forward to reading what you post, HenryM.

BAYS 🦋🧚‍♀️