Yes, I am alive and well--at least alive. My back is killing me, but otherwise, I'm feeling fine.

It's that time of year where I'm terribly busy. Grass to mow, garden to tend, helping my daughter and SIL with their garden products, and the ever present morning golf.

It's strawberry season, and with the near 90 degree days we've been having, they're coming on strong (both mine and my kid's). No wonder my back hurts.

I'm sort of perturbed with my sister (living with me) for not helping with the work load. She eats stuff out of the garden, but doesn't weed (or clean house for that matter)--nothing. And she was going to pay for half the utilities, but that hasn't happened. Since I would be paying for them anyway, it's no big deal, money-wise. It's just the principle of the thing. She has no household bills at all. I suppose I should say something.

Enjoy your 3 day weekend. I'll try.