Perhaps we were practicing to enjoy "la dolce far niente." This is an Italian phrase/lifestyle which means "the sweetness of doing nothing." This is not to say that we've literally been doing nothing...in reality, far from it. It just seems as though life, in the doldrums of summer, is passing us by as we enjoy it without reservation. August has been nice; our jobs have provided little stress, we've been able to enjoy the quietest time of the year in New York City by going to the theater and sitting in the park, and we've been cooking some new recipes to go along with some great wine at home.
Soon the summer travelers will return to the city, and it will be busier at our jobs and at home. But that's alright, since we know we have all of next year to enjoy "la dolce far niente."
Arrivederci!
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