I'm so glad that I did this. And I know it's long. But it will serve two purposes. And one will be for posterity for our grandchildren.

We had a lovely time in our little cabin...but we worked very hard too! I really loved the result in the front yard...even knowing that the next time we visit I'll have to weed again! That's entropy for you. But let me tell you about our trip home... We left the cabin at 10:00 a.m. on the dot, hoping to get home at a reasonable time, because the roads are always difficult with Memorial Day traffic. Guess how long it took us? We got home at...7:15 p.m. !!!!!! The traffic has n

I keep thinking about the Ishiguro book. There's lots of amazing things about this book. The intricacies of the characters' relationships, the authenticity of their voices, the unique method of narration which uses flashback to inform the forward movement of the narrative. So many good things about this book. So, it might be for you. Let me know if you've read it - and how you thought about it! But honestly, you need to buy the audiobook of Belle Burden's book. It's almost a

With Adams & Glass I felt like I was in the hands of expert writers. Not so much with the Evanovich book, and yet, I am sure that she is the most experienced writer of the three. Her books are widely read, and at the top of the NY Times Best Seller list, so maybe there was something wrong with me when I read it! You're welcome to try it and see for yourself. Also, if you are a Janet Evanovich fan, let me know! And tell me which book is your favorite. Maybe I just didn't get

I can't recommend this book highly enough.

Robert and I are avid supporters of Latino Victory, a political action committee with the mission to elect Latino leaders who support progressive policies at all government levels, increase Latino voter participation, and continue to build the Latino political power infraststructure. This was an inspirational event, and made us proud to be part of the support system of this important organization.

Watching this makes me take a breath, and enjoy again the beatuy of the garden. I need to get home and take care of mine!