because David dragged everything out of the back closet including nine large juggling clubs which he left in the doorway where everyone had to step over them but he dragged the kite and two skeins of tangled string to the front door.

because there was two hours before dinner and I hadn't thought of an art project yet.

because I live in Seattle.

flying might be a bit of an exaggeration. I would say dragging with the occasional lift.

because there was the occasional lift.

good exercise.

because the kite is large with big panels of red and purple and blue and yellow. What I'm saying is, it's beautiful.