A thought for today.“For ourselves, let the annual return of this day forever refresh our recollections of these rights, and an undiminished devotion to them.”— Thomas Jefferson, letter to Roger C. Weightman on the anniversary of the signing of t…
This week, I finally got around to planting a couple of trees we acquired about a month ago. They should have been put in the ground right away but I had to wait for a back issue to be (mostly) mitigated. They are finally in the ground, in the midst of…
This week, I finally got around to planting a couple of trees we acquired about a month ago. They should have been put in the ground right away but I had to wait for a back issue to be (mostly) mitigated. They are finally in the ground, in the midst of…
One of the oldest celebrations in the Catholic Church, the Nativity of St. John the Baptist was June 24. Traditionally, a bonfire marked the eve of the Saint’s birthday. For our part, we decided to enjoy a small commemoration with a fire, food, cigars,…
One of the oldest celebrations in the Catholic Church, the Nativity of St. John the Baptist was June 24. Traditionally, a bonfire marked the eve of the Saint’s birthday. For our part, we decided to enjoy a small commemoration with a fire, food, cigars,…
Our heat advisory reached its peak over the weekend, but that didn’t stop my enjoyment life’s simple pleasures. While the wall thermometer read 98° on Friday evening, the “official” temperature was a mere 94°. It’s all in your attitude and perspective…
Our heat advisory reached its peak over the weekend, but that didn’t stop my enjoyment life’s simple pleasures. While the wall thermometer read 98° on Friday evening, the “official” temperature was a mere 94°. It’s all in your attitude and perspective…
In case anyone asks . . . Enjoy the weekend. And stay coolCheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]
In case anyone asks . . . Enjoy the weekend. And stay coolCheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]
On the first full day of summer last year, I was lamenting the need to fire up the propane heater to enjoy a cigar on the deck. This year, the wall thermometer tells me that today’s evening repast will require no such preparations. I do expect it …
