Book Club

Something I have always wanted to do is join a book club…and now I’m a member of one! As we were having dinner with our friend’s Jennifer & Scott last week I found out that she was starting a small local book club. She asked if I was interested...
Cicada City!

Cicada City!

Apparently it is the time of year for cicadas to hatch, or whatever it is they do.  We have 3 trees in the back yard filled with moulted cicada shells.   It really is quite an eerie site when standing under the trees and looking up (see photo below).  All of the lower...
Clean Dog Smell

Clean Dog Smell

Today all three dogs went to the groomers. Hardy got a bath and his summer cut and Blue and Lois Lane each got a bath. Since Hardy is going on 15 years old he is more grey than black now. But he has a nice black stripe down the center of his back when he is shaved,...

Loooong Weekend!

Ahhh finally!  A nice long weekend!  With Monday being Memorial Day and a work holiday for me I decided to go ahead and take Friday off as well, even though we only work until noon.  I have lots of vacation time to use up and it’s another day to sleep in.  PLUS...
The Great Balloon Blow

The Great Balloon Blow

As part of the Kentucky Derby Festival each year there is a Balloon Glow the night before one of the hot-air balloon races.  Generally this is a pretty cool event with up to 50 balloons lighting up on the dark fields of the Kentucky State Fairgrounds.  Last night,...