Message from the Director Summer 2007
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| Ivan G. "Ike" Hileman |
I have found that summer is a good time for reflection. Freed from some of my usual agendas and meetings, it’s possible to ponder lighter things, such as the simple pleasure of enjoying a summer’s day. I once ran across the writings of Joseph T. Renaldi, a Schuylkill County poet, who states it much better than I:
The beauty of a Summer's day begins
Watching the bright, morning sun rise,
Dew upon the lawn and roses,
And the early flight of colorful butterflies.
The beauty of a Summer's day
Is an attractive and picturesque one,
A sky of a variable color of pale to light blue,
And sport and entertainment for everyone.
The beauty of a Summer's day
Is stretched with green foliage on the hill,
And colorful wildflowers bordering the roadway,
The water wheel turning at the grist mill.
The beauty of a Summer's day increases
Watching the rolling waves of the ocean,
Sea shells washing upon the sandy shore,
And gazing at the sea gulls gliding in slow motion.
The finality of a Summer's day
Is depicted with memorable scenes
Of picnicking, camping, swimming, and traveling,
Reserved for Summer enthusiasts, for future dreams.
Enjoy the company of summer and good friends, just like our Bell family members below.
Ike
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