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Except he is fine to run around the yard! So it's kind of useless except for May when it's buggy. But maybe I'll use it more when the screen rolls up and it just feels like an alcove of the backyard!

The previous owners who built the house had cats, which can't be outside cats here with all the predators. So they built things like low windows next to the outdoor fountains so the cats could see them and a "cat patio" - a screened porch off the main bedroom for the cats to be outside. It has a fireplace, and TV. But it was called the cat patio on the plans and they called it that as well, so I just kept referring to it that way, even though I am not a cat person!

Greetings all

Another sunny breezy summer day here. The flowers are looking great and the sweet peas are very slowly rising. Wish they would hurry up.

Today's plans are the usual. Walk at the gym and visit the studio. Gallery duty is scheduled for next month and I get off light which is good because I have the guest coming and a lot of other things.

DD good on you for having the experience of being tired vs being fried. Huge difference. Tired can feel good. Fried never does. More flowers needed.

Peps we are loving your travel stories. One wonders about those elaborate churches and structures and how they did not serve the average person except as a reminder that there is a separation from the cruelties of nature; however slight. Or the religious inspiration I guess. Of course, excesses of the wealthy are the seeds of revolution. Still it is fun to see all the grand stuff and think about how much effort went in to it. Austria sounds like the best! And dog watching is so fun in Europe. I remember all the dogs at Versailles - quite the variety. European cities are so much more dog friendly. But the dogs are better behaved than mine. And BTW you probably know that foreign countries have far stronger and better cold meds.

So CC you are becoming quite the handy person to have fixed your own lights! Hope your Dad gets out of the hospital soon with good reports. I guess golf is a good thing... Good tip on the national park pass.

Paula the cards arrived! Thank you so much. Very nice work. Hope your mom continues to recover and does not get too much cabin fever.

Liz a fire pit sounds fun. Marshmallows?

I made hamburgers last night. Pan cooked. Amazing how good it tastes when made with the 95% lean local grass fed beef. Probably more tonight,

We have been watching Sirens, a series about two sisters and snotty rich people. Amusing. Finished Black Doves, a spy series.

Well time to toss in more laundry and get moving on this truly lazy summer day.

Diane S

I think it's just a little cold. Didn't hold me back one bit today.

Sorry about the news of your friends husbands scan. Sad news indeed!

I hope your trip to Boston goes well and that you have fun visiting while taking care of your aunt. You guys are so sweet for doing that!