what do you get
when you combine every kid in the city who is now out of school
with a very hot day and a community pool?
lots of squeals, water fights, slides, splashes, and snacks
everyone so happy to be free
all summer ahead of them
has the festive feel of adults
celebrating with a long night of cocktails
but the kids are hopped up on nothing but pure sunshine and water.
—
‘i feel like a torpedo.’
-michael phelps (u.s.a. olympic gold medalist in swimming)
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image credit: New York July 12, 1937 McCarren Park Pool- vintage photo
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
that’s great! I bet they’re saying long may it last xo
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no doubt about it!
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Yes. And what’s better than this!?!?!
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nothing –
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Now that’s a splash, Beth.
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Perfect
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So many people!
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yes! not our pool, this one is in nyc, ours is much smaller, with many less people, but the same feel )
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Yowza
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Yep!!
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ride the wave!
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surf’s up!
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The joy of being alive.
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yes, so pure –
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There’s just something to celebrate about water, no school, and kids.
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the perfect combo –
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Wonderful – we are in winter and I long for summer to return (although many still swim here in winter.) I love your observation that for adults it is still good (particularly when the cocktails come out) but for the kids all they need is sunshine and water. The joy of childhood – it doesn’t last long enough now.
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yes, there are always some brave souls who cannot resist, no matter the season. we need to all keep that joy as long as we can –
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Absolutely
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