Merchandise as Kindling!

Ahhh, summer! American writer Henry James wrote, “Summer afternoon, summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” I couldn’t agree more! It’s the season of abundant sunshine, local farmers’ markets and an extravaganza of fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs. Recently, I received a Williams–Sonoma catalog that celebrated this wonderful season right in the midst of it (as opposed to the Halloween merchandise I saw in a retail store's front window display last week!).