The elements have certainly kicked ass and taken names. It
seems no one has been spared from some kind of climate disaster. The earthquakes seem to be global, a hurricane is
coming to the coast of Florida and the Carolinas and we had
a small earthquake that I didn't feel a day or two ago. It
was l08 in the shade yesterday when I went to pick up the
children.

My tomatoes have wilted to death but are still trying to
produce tiny green tomatoes and putting on new foliage. My
knockout roses are the size of a dime but they keep trying
too. I have lost all but two hydrangeas. I would plant
some shallots for fall if I could find the package and I
would like a butternut squash so I may just get new seed
packs if I can find them.

My political party is begging for money but I finally had to
quit. I even got a picture of Michelle Obama in one of the
mailings.

I am so glad to see Fredo has returned. His new camera is
amazing.