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I truly don't know how our government can turn a blind eye to all these shootings and allow virtually anyone to have a gun. It isn't going to stop unless our gun laws are changed. Florida is an example of a state where I could go to a gun show and leave fully armed even though I have never shot a gun in my life. Theoretically a dealer can choose not to sell to someone so might not sell to someone obviously crazy but that really isn't control at all.

I told DSD about the Ninja Creami and she is very intrigued because she is trying to eat more healthy and drink healthy smoothies, etc. She is going to look into it.

I just can't wrap my head around this. How could someone kill these innocent children, no matter what kind of hatred he felt?

Just an awful tragedy for the children, their families, the community, everyone.

Yes, the islands are really beautiful and quite different from each other in terms of vibe (and different from Block Island). Bothe have beautiful beaches which vary depending on the side of the island they are on. But Martha's Vineyard has several towns that each have a different vibe. Oak Bluffs is sort of every man's town while Edgartown is more upper crust. Several of the other towns are mostly residential and very wooded. Nantucket is more cohesive in a way - more high end all the way around. And more of a feel of a seafaring feel.

Funny that you should comment on traveling without DH feeling strange. I am at that point too even though we have only been together for a few years. I used to travel for work and did some moving around alone the last year or so of deceased DH's life, but now I am used to being with DH most times. So when I am not (as will be the case when I go to Florida in a couple of weeks), it feels like it will be more difficult.

Greetings all

It is overcast here and a bit muggy. I got moving even later than usual. Went to the gallery to take new stuff which was fired while I was gone. Kind of a slow day there. Stopped at the post office and could not find our key. Later remembered that I had removed it for trip. Oh well. I decided to make chili tomorrow as our college football team has its opener at 6pm. But I am not admitting that summer is near the end as in fact it is not.

Another horrible school shooting. So awful. Kids in church? What is wrong with our government. Why don't we have better gun laws. Yet another disturbed young man who should never have had access. Makes me crazy.

Yeah the Ninja creami is pricy. It is also noisy. Like really loud. But I am still thinking of getting one for DH for his birthday because it is an electronic device which he loves to mess with and because he eats unhealthy ice cream bars all the time and I am hoping he will enjoy messing with the machine enough to make himself something healthier. But there is about a 50/50 chance he will use it twice and then forget it.

I had planned to do the gym but had various detours and didn't make it. Oh well.

The studio teapot tempest arose last night and this morning big time in texts. More whining and *****ing. People are insensed that they might have to move some glass supplies.

Yep Liz you indeed have a wonderful blended family and no doubt much of that success is due to you and your willingness to embrace all others. It is important and matters. Kudos. Enjoy the vineyard.

DD you will have so many adventures in Scotland!! We went to a memorial for the Battle of Coloden (sp) and they had this multi film room which put you in the middle of the battle! I remember that and the distilleries. Good idea to toss a few items along the way. Good to know about needing cash ahead. Could be heather blooming season!

Well Peps by the time this posts I hope you are close to home. Nothing like a midwestern thunderstorm. Intense. Hope dogs were not frightened. Did you stop at Little America truck stop?

Not much else. Pot pie tonight. We started a netflix series last night called "Unbelievable". A crime thriller based on true stories that is very intense but very good.

Diane S

122.1, eeeeking my way up in preparation for surgery!

Worked the garden this morning. 385 lbs. delivered! Those tomatoes are heavy!

DH and I did our last kayak paddle of the season, maybe our last one in WI. A bit bittersweet.

Tomorrow I host a brunch for my woman's Bible study group. French toast casserole, an egg bake, and fresh fruit!