Monthly Archives: July 2021

The 87% humidity is clinging on for dear life at the moment, but will begin to subside to 54% around 5:00 PM just as the temperature hits its high of 88 and I leave for the bus terminal to venture … Continue reading →

If I had one word to describe this day… PERFECT! I accomplished much in preparing for the trip, tomorrow. I met Daniel, the newest member of the Canine Crew. When his mom and I watched him rolling on the bed … Continue reading →

Yesterday was such a peculiar day for weather, starting out dark, dreary, and rainy before turning the mid-afternoon over to a glorious sun-filled sky which, an hour later, retreated back to the darker skies with thunderstorms. Today is overcast and … Continue reading →

The week’s lessons are complete and nearly everything on my to-complete list is 90% checked off. This is a good feeling. The dogs sense something is up. Chief saw my small burgundy suitcase and groaned. He would be the only … Continue reading →

I will make it a great day! I will make it a great day! I will make it a great day! I will make it a great day! I will make it a great day! I will make it a … Continue reading →

The morning began with a swift change of plans to mow the yard after the rain moved in earlier than predicted and I laid down a new set of items to accomplish. I began planning items to pack for my … Continue reading →

Everything feels damp. It’s been raining, off and on, since last evening and the air is very heavy with moisture. The pillows and blankets feel damp, and all the countertops, as well. To my great surprise, one Mary Lincoln day … Continue reading →

The morning began with a bit of a chilly breeze accompanying the overcast sky that screamed of impending rain; however, the forecast showed the rain entering around 9:00 PM, tonight. I went to the front yard to bid farewell to … Continue reading →

It’s a slightly chilly 62-degrees on the deck and despite the overcast sky there’s no reports for rain. Five Mary Lincoln day lilies made their second to last appearance for the team and it appears there will be only two … Continue reading →

It’s such a nice morning, albeit overcast, a tad humid, and breezy. Eight Mary Lincoln day lilies are in the front yard to silently greet passers by. I am somewhat tired from yesterday’s eleven hour adventures but motivated to keep … Continue reading →

The air is already tugging the humidity down from the 90s to the 50s as the temperature prepares to climb toward 87-degrees by 2:00 PM, making this a nice day to retreat to the comfortable air-conditioned indoors. Eight Mary Lincoln … Continue reading →

A number of friends have either lost pets, recently, or they’re at an anniversary of having lost one. Keeping each of you in my thoughts.

Last night, due to the start of tech week for a summer production, I was finished teaching at 5:00 PM. My friend, Jacob, picked me up and we ventured south to Bevis, Ohio on the northwestern side of Cincinnati to … Continue reading →

In between lessons and just now catching up with a morning post. Nine Mary Lincoln day lilies for this day which is already hot and humid. I feel for those marching and performing in the Centerville Americana parade. Not much … Continue reading →

As the Kettering fireworks began, The Quartet was anxious so I grabbed a pillow and hit the floor in my study where four furry babies snuggled beside me, seemingly less stressed. I finished my biography of Theodore Roosevelt and began … Continue reading →

It’s moving in on 8:30 PM and this July Fourth was like most Sundays but with some additional items on my docket. Saturday night, I kept busy in my study, reorganizing and accomplishing more than I expected. My Sunday included … Continue reading →

It seemed only too appropriate that thirteen Mary Lincoln day lilies bloomed this morning on the eve of our national holiday celebrating the thirteen states who established independence from England. I fed the dogs at 8:00 AM and returned to … Continue reading →

There are many depictions of the first reading of The Declaration of Independence, two-hundred forty-five years ago and through the years, I’ve liked a number of renderings. Here are several of my favorites. Highly resolve to make it a great … Continue reading →

In six minutes it will officially be The Fourth of July and I’m on the deck in the most beautiful comfortable weather, listening to folks setting off fireworks. The Fourth of July. Lincoln’s birthday. Actually, any presidential birthday. Memorial Day. … Continue reading →

For many years, we would leave Dayton on July 3rd to arrive in Charlottesville, VA by evening so that we could tour Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello each July 4th morning and then celebrate the Naturalization Ceremony on the west lawn. In … Continue reading →

Most would find the breeze-filled 63-degrees uncomfortable but to me, after counting a dozen Mary Lincoln day lilies, eyeing the gorgeous blue sky, and feeling the vibes of the energetic day, it’s a Shangri La. Monday is our official July … Continue reading →

It’s Thursday evening, moving in on 7:00 PM and although I feel much better, I’ve accomplished precious little; I will take the feeling better… Tuesday night, as the rain was moving into The Miami Valley, I was feeling this incredible … Continue reading →