A beautiful morning with a blinding sun, clear skies, and a most agreeable temperature greeted me at 6:30 AM, as well as four loving dogs who needed some attention.

The Dayton Heritage Days Festival returned to Carillon Park after a two-year hiatus and both the Carillon Park Band and The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra offered some fantastic performances. It was so nice to have the return of this event.

After a four-hour “stroll in the park,” some friends are retrieving me at 1:00 PM for some fun adventures. I am ready!

Let us all enjoy this day while keeping those brave souls in mind who served our country and who are no longer with us.

Make it a great day!