““Just got home from Illinois, lock the
front door, oh boy, Got to sit down, take a
rest on the porch.”
Actually I’ve been back
long enough that “Michigan seems like a
dream to me now”...Nice, relaxing trip,
but good to be back. And who knows, a few
more weeks and I just might get caught
up..
We apparently brought some Midwest
humidity back with us. Would have rather
had a good Chicago pizza (thin crust, mind
you). Or a few fireflies... Back there
they joke about the notion of dry heat.
But the day we left I was sweating coming
out of the shower. No joke...
Best moment of the trip, hands down. Standing on the
middle of the Michigan Ave bridge just as
the fireworks were going off over the Lake
by Navy Pier. What a sight...
”The old home town looks the same, As I step down
from the train.” Not even close. Almost
needed a map to get around. And don’t even
get me started on the traffic. What can I
say, its a great place to be FROM...
Hot days, warm winds, and long periods without
rain have the lawns struggling. If you
decide yours needs more water, add minutes
to the days you presently water, not more
days. Getting that water down deep will
help it get thru this warm spell AND those
yet to come...
Its been SO hot cows are giving evaporated milk...
Had your first homegrown tomato yet? If so, please don’t
gloat. I’m still waiting. Patiently. Or maybe not so much. The few cherry tomatoes
to date are delicious, but just can’t drip down your chin like a nice
Brandywine... When they start ripening, one of the first things we like to make is
caprese salad. Nothing more than slices of
tomato and mozzarella, and a little fresh
basil. Drizzle a little olive oil, have a piece
of bread and a glass of wine ready
and...um...Sorry my mind wandered there a bit...
Came home to a garden covered by
weeds and dill. (But alive, thanks to
Russell.) Tons of dill, but just a few cukes
so far. Never have been able to coordinate
those very well. Guess that’s why they
make fridges and freezers, but I digress...
Hidden under it all were the first signs
the struggle was worth it. Summer squash,
onions, pickles, beans and even a few peppers.
Truly a labor of love from here on
out...
Its been SO hot trees are whistling'
for the dogs...
Dog Days of summer? Don’t
complain, things could be worse. The Romans
use to sacrifice a brown dog this time
of year in hopes of beating the heat...
Last month’s answer was the Chicago Blackhawks.
Several knew that, but only Joe
Harris shot the puck...
Onions forming a flower on top? Use those first as they
won’t store well... I know its early, but
check those cabbage heads., and pick them
if you see any signs of cracking...
That smile on Mom’s face no one can explain?
Simple. School’s starting soon. Time to
note those flashing yellow lights again...
Its been SO hot chickens are laying hardboiled
eggs....
Four sets of lyrics throughout.
Name the singer of any to get into
this month’s drawing...
The evening of August 8, 1974 President Nixon quit. That
same evening a young couple celebrated
that AND their 4th anniversary. Being too
stubborn to quit, we remain married to this
day. So, in a few days we’ll celebrate 40
years of wedded bliss. Without ever having
a fight! OK, maybe a few hundred, but who’s
counting...
Hey, leave it to the Cubs to
get the Rox back on track. A Sweep no
less.. Sweep, not broomed. Not sure who
first decided broomed was a verb...Until
next month, keep cool!
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“I hope you don't mind that I put down in words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world”