Welcome, Summer

Social life in Unionville can be something of an island: when you're invited to a party at X's place, you pretty much know who's going to be there.
But not so much at a friend's annual Summer Solstice party, held this year on Saturday. (Yes, there's a big bonfire. No, we don't wear Druid robes.) It's always a refreshing mixture of folks.
I thought I recognized one guest as a West Chester pastry chef, but he turned out to be a law-enforcement officer. He told some great stories about raiding questionable nightspots -- surprise, surprise, the cops found a lot of illegal weapons in booths and on the floor, where the patrons had hastily dumped them.
And I spoke to a pleasant UHS alumna who went on to earn a degree in economics and accounting and started a full-time job in Center City as soon as she graduated. She said an older partner in the firm constantly grouses about the casual dress of the younger associates -- although, she said, they are careful to don their conservative suits when meeting with clients.
I'm just sorry that the party was the same night as my gym friend Kevin's stargazing program in Londonderry Township. Too much going on all on the same night!