I am not much of a swimmer.<\/p>\n
And the idea of sitting out on a big concrete patio, in the sun, is not my idea of having a relaxing time. It’s my idea of having an uncomfortably sweaty time.<\/p>\n
However, I’ve discovered, in taking Katherine to her swim lesson this morning, something I’d forgotten about swimming pools, something that makes up for a bit of sweat.<\/p>\n
Women’s swim suits.<\/p>\n
Another reason I should go to the pool — with Margie — more often.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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