back to basics: a withdrawing place

Please sing along with

Jonathon and me (click on this line)

 

“Who could deny that privacy is a jewel?

It has always been the mark of privilege,

the distinguishing feature of a truly urbane culture.

Out of the cave,

the tribal teepee,

the pueblo, the community fortress,

man emerged to build himself a house of his own

with a shelter in it for himself and his diversions.

Every age has seen it so.

The poor might have to huddle together in cities for need's sake,

and the frontiersman cling to his neighbors

for the sake of protection.

But in each civilization, as it advanced,

those who could afford it chose the luxury of a withdrawing-place.”

~ Phyllis McGinley ~

 

By returning to basics and bonding with our families,

may we realize the critical importance of such a retreat.

 

Be well, my friends . . . big VIRTUAL hugs to all.

 

Done