This month’s bloggers’ group topic was picked by ME, as it’s the season for them, at least in the northern hemisphere (I’m now much more aware of the opposite rhythms of our friends Down Under). I do find the different schedules interesting, as American school holidays will come to an end in August, while many UK “hols” are just starting. A young friend visiting recently from France was amazed to discover not every country completely shuts down for the month of August like France does! The USA is the stingiest country in the world when it comes to paid time off for their workers. Two weeks is the standard for…