Another fine day of teaching is in the books and I am pooped.

I took dinner to the deck at 10:00 PM and within a few minutes the fireworks began. It’s gotten to the point that Erma and Chief will not join us on the deck at night.

Tomorrow is July 1st. During the Civil War it was the first day of Gettysburg in 1863.

July 2, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted.

And then we have July 4th this Saturday. It will be a more subdued day than in years past, but it does diminish the meaning of the day in any way.

It’s time to read for a short time and then time for sleep.

While I was teaching Marisha, I looked over to see Erma, Chief, and Bailey. Harrigan was in her favorite corner, curled up, sleeping.