Summer Solstice, Sarongs and BP Oil
Sarongs and Tops Made from Sarongs
June 21 is the summer solstice, when the sun is at its peak height and power in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a time to relax, avoid the heat, and enjoy life.
Cinnamon Dazzle has always been a seasonal business with most of our vending done outdoors from April to October. Sarongs (see above picture) have been a specialty with us for several years. They are so versatile - going from instant clothing (they can be wrapped and draped in over 100 ways) to curtains, wall hangings, and table cloths.
Sarongs are a perfect symbol of summer.
This summer is different. The Gulf of Mexico oil spill has not only damaged wetlands, turtles, pelicans, and the local fishing industry. It has also chased vacationers away from perfectly clean Gulf beaches, and ruined the economy is towns that depend on these summer tourists.
I find it ironic that many people, who say that they wish they could go and clean oil off of turtles and pelicans (if only they didn’t have to work) , are reluctant to spend their vacations on a Gulf beach. Sure tar balls may wash ashore, but only an insane local community would allow them to accumulate.
Live your lives without a fear of oil spills. Mean while, remember that it was the loose regulatory policies of the Bush administration allowed BP to recklessly drill. Obama inherited this mess and knows that only stricter drilling regulations (that are actually enforced) will prevent future major oil leaks.
