We read to know
we’re not alone, someone wise
once wrote. And while being
together is often about an actual
gathering – enjoying fireworks,
food and fun this month, for
example – that connectedness we
feel with others can also come
through shared experiences. A
book appreciated, an era
remembered, spectacles of nature
admired. Embrace time alone, too,
in a space of your own, to make
gifts and treats for the coming
festivities. Relish that glow of
satisfaction at something
proudly homemade.EDITOR LISA SYKESLisa
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