Summertime and the livin' is easy. We are having the obligatory cook out today. Bobby has a great smoker and
he is doing the meat and it is paper plates for me since his
women are notorious for leaving me with the dishes and clean
up.

I really enjoyed Fredo's post about Buffy. Rex has reacted
so differently to abuse. He ran away from home. I don't
think he has a shred of loyalty because my neighbor brings
him a bone and showers him with kisses and I know he would
go off with her in a minute. But he is a very beloved dog
and although I draw the line at kissing him, he gets plenty
of attention.

Believe it or not, I have a tomato getting ripe. I am as
thrilled as though it had sprouted an emerald. Store bought
tomatoes and squash just don't have the flavor of home grown.
I enjoyed looking at Jeremy's garden. I only have a few
plants and am happy to say that I have a small yard that is
easy to keep. It is plenty big enough now that Ted can
no longer assist with gardening. It was such a good move
to sell the farm when we did. With both Bobby and Ted ill,
it is easier for us to be here.