My idea of heaven would be to judge a cooking contest between troutbend and ciscawickling. I have experienced some of Laura's fantastic food and I have read about Cisca's mouthwatering dishes for several years. It would be such fun to have them vie with one another for the best cook award while sampling every delicious morsel.

Do you suppose it is the hint of winter that has me dwelling on food? I have been cooking up a storm and even made an angel food cake yesterday. I am ashamed to admit that we ate half of it last night after a big meal.

Someone of the McCain persuasion called me today to take a so called voter poll. They hung up with more information than they bargained for. Even Rex is a staunch Democrat.

My old dog, Bouncer, is having little strokes. I am reluctant to have him put to sleep because they only last a short time and then he gets alright. The Vet seems to think
putting him to sleep is the only alternative. I am going to let him live as long as he can without pain. It is hard to let them go.