The deck is still too damp to work outside so I’m in my bedroom with the door wide open to the deck. It is not unusual for the deck door to be wide open in good weather so the dogs can come and go. In fact, the deck door seldom closes except when I’m away from the house.

Erma and Chief generally take up residence on the deck throughout the day. Bailey loves to lay off to the side, especially when the sun is out. Harrigan, most generally, is by my side or close by. The top of the deck steps that lead directly to the back yard, Chief takes his sphinx-like pose as though he’s Simba atop Pride Rock surveying his domain.

There’s not much to report this morning. Most of Wednesday was spent resting and reading. Today will probably be much of the same until it’s time to get ready for dinner and a movie with Laura. We’re planning to see THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN since she couldn’t join last Friday’s outing.

Happy 76th wedding anniversary to President & Mrs. Carter!

The day lilies are done with the exception of a few stragglers that will probably make an appearance tomorrow or Saturday.

Make it a great day!