New Sensation

Happy Independence Day! Well, nearly anyway. Some day I will live in a place where I can see fireworks without beating off the crowds. In the meantime, I really should get the neighbors next door to let me come over to their second story deck and watch off to the north. They started trimming the trees back, and boy am I glad, so the view must be great! With the trees being trimmed, the Puppy has new chew toys to drag into the house. He can pull a whole limb through the dog door. It may take a little time, but he is patient and it pays off.

For years, I thought menopause would be a great blessing. I have since changed my mind. Oiy! The hot flashes are annoying. You can't schedule them, they just happen, and usually at the oddest times in the most public places. Nothing like fanning yourself silly with perspiration on your forehead in front of a cashier or waiter. The oddest flash has occurred in the shower. Can you imagine sweating in the shower? I found it was possible.

Maybe today we can get the new jail door up, to keep our mailman safe. I bought the door last weekend, but have to wait until the neighbor, Ron, has time to help put it up. In the meantime, we've kept the door closed until the mailman has finished his appointed round. When I get the door up, I will make some yummy goodies for the mailman and apologize profusely in hopes that we don't ever have another visit like that again.

The Girl and her friend went to the fair and saw some very interesting cakes. Here's one that looks like a pizza. I'm not too sure, but that looks like a watermelon cake next to it. How on earth can they judge decorated cakes? What categories are there for the most unusual decorations? I would only be able to judge by taste. I really like the decorations so the only thing I could decide on would be the ugliest. That's not a ribbon anyone wants to win.