Fresh vegetables are a treat. For those of you that have gardens, it is the time of year when everything that you planted back in May is growing more than you can eat. In my younger days, I made several attempts at planting a vegetable garden. I did all the right steps. After a couple of trips to Home Depot and the local garden center to acquire the necessary supplies to plant and protect a garden, it was time to get to work.

There’s hot and then there’s HOT. These past few days have brought the type of heat that is visible as it radiates from the blacktop. I haven’t tested it, but I’d venture to guess that the pavement has been hot enough to cook an egg, maybe even a skirt steak if you have the patience. There’s nothing scientific about my theory, it is solely based upon how many steps I can take barefoot before jumping onto my tip-toes and yelling four letter curse words. Suddenly, that polar vortex and sub-zero temperatures of mid-January starts to feel like an oasis. Pick your poison, I guess…

It is no secret that Paul & Jill are now the proud parents of two boys. You are familiar with Kyle who has been the subject of many newsletter stories. Now we have Ryan to add to the happy family and he will certainly be the subject of many newsletters to come, including this writing. Ryan came into this world on Sunday, June 28, 2020. Both Jill and Ryan are doing well. Now that Paul and Jill are the proud parents of two little boys, Cathy and I are the proud grandparents as well. It is amazing.