We’re in the midst of a season of travel. We’ve enjoyed trips to Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Becky is finally meeting extended family and friends. It’s been refreshing and uplifting. I will update on our travels at some point.

During a break at home, we managed to squeeze in a dinner with some good family friends. Although we live only mile apart, we haven’t seen them since last summer. It was a fantastic evening of food and fun. They’re the kind of friends where you pick up right where you left off. And our kids relate just like siblings. In the course of our time together, they made us an offer we couldn’t refuse.

It involved Rudy, the wonder dog.

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This is a random post.

Photo by Emily Hopper on Pexels.com

But I came across such a fantastic video that I wanted to share it.

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Sam and I had some friends over to watch the Kentucky Derby last night.

To add some excitement to the evening, these friends went to Off-Track Betting to place a few wagers on the race. Don’t be too worried, we placed a total of $10 worth of bets. I selected the last place horse while Sam managed to pick the first place horse. Well, in theory he did.

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The former principal of our former grade school (did you follow that?) sent me this beautiful picture.

These are peonies from the garden of the famous Ms. Rooney. And, as Dolly Parton says in the movie Steel Magnolias, there’s a story there.

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This post is a strange compilation of items. Like a potluck dinner at church.

We’re going to discuss flowers, General Ulysses S. Grant, a Covid-19 blog, Bob Ross, and Shania Twain. Let’s start with this bouquet of flowers, arranged by yours truly.

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When our washing machine finishes, it plays a little tune.

Since working from home, Sam has heard this tune over and over again. At least once a day. Often more. Today it got to him.

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