This sign has been up for a few days. I knew as soon as I saw it that I wanted to talk to you about it- but I was worried I might get crossways with the installer. But reason ruled. Only a handful of people will read this post, and for the record, the installer probably does fine work. So if you’re itching to get your Christmas lights up three months early, here’s your person.
Just days before seeing this sign, I’d lamented the premature arrival of Halloween decorations. Nothing like an early Christmas to make an early Halloween look good.
I love getting things done. I frequently add something I’ve already done to my “to do” list, for the sole satisfaction of scratching it off my list. It’s an odd, but probably harmless compulsion. Getting things done is usually a good idea. Doing things well is too. The trick is doing the right things well. For now, hanging up a wet bathing suit is the right thing. In a month, putting out the pumpkins and ghosts will be. And in three months, stringing Christmas lights will be just the right thing.
Quattro stagioni, per favore.