It looks like summer is here, though you couldn't tell by the weather. The mornings are gray and cool. It heats up to moderate in the afternoon and then is sweater weather by night time.
Today is Jakey's last day of school and then it's vacation. The whole time sequence around here will change. There are plans for day trips and and an overnight one up to Monterey. It will be a chance to refresh my memory of the area as I write the next Casey book.
Every summer is different as he becomes more of who he is. I enjoy watching him experience the world. I am continually stunned by how different things are for him compared when I was his age. Both my parents worked and I had to get myself off to school. I walked to and from and came home for lunch which it was up to me to make. There were special concerts for young people put on at Orchestra Hall in downtown Chicago. We were allowed to leave school early and on our own take the train to and from downtown. That required carrying money and buying a train ticket, along with walking around downtown. Jakey can't even walk out of his classroom unless an approved person comes to pick him up.
I am ready to switch gears with SCONED TO DEATH. I finished the draft of the manuscript and now will begin rewriting. Characters and situations changed during the writing and I have to make sure it all makes sense. It always surprises me when things I hadn't thought of pop out as I'm writing. It's as if they were there all along, but I just didn't see them.
With all the mentions of scone making, I'm going to make a batch to experience it first hand. I'm sure Jakey will be glad to help with the tasting.