I can't help but romanticize my childhood. Back then, when school was out for ages and ages. Memorial Day was the first hoopla then after Labor Day we were gettin' back to it. The goody in between was lazy like syrup. Fireflies, dusky evenings, Sunday night church. Hand-cranked peach ice cream, Mama putting up dill pickles and tomatoes from the garden. Daddy sweating up a storm with us alternately playing and helping him in the yard.
July in the South is when the Devil comes down to Georgia. We have air conditioning in the house, the car, the store, heck even Six Flags has it outside while you're waiting in line for the roller coasters. But if you wait until the sun is tipping back over the trees, there comes a sweetness in the balmy breeze. Makes me remember what it was like to do cartwheels.
We're going to have a shindig here in Villa Rica, come July 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 (in the evening, don't be waking me up). Rain date is July 27. It's being called the "Art in the Garden" Tour. You can find the link on Facebook under the Villa Rica Arts Coalition page. The tour begins at 7i1 Magnolia Street. Tickets before July 4 are only $5. After July 4, they are only $10! They can be purchased online or at the beginning of the tour (at 711 Magnolia Street, got it!) It includes the gardens of four homes and a complete tour of one of the houses, as well as a live studio tour. This is a walking tour, but all four gardens are in very close proximity to one another. There will be artists painting at each home, musicians playing, and plenty of beverages to keep you hydrated along the way. Some of the art will be available for purchase, so bring your gift list and your wallet. This will be a very special night. Bring your beau, your Mama, your sisters and even your brothers. There's plenty of good food in downtown Villa Rica, so make a night of it. Parking is being graciously provided by Happy Valley Church.
I'm ready to string up some party lights and bring out my guitar. Ya'll come on out, ya hear?!
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