blooming catalpa
I love this huge shade tree, but it is THE messiest darn thing at intervals. Right now we’re dealing with this. That’s my car, my patio. The flowers have a sweet, heavy smell, like old fashioned bath powder. I love June. Love, Val
after the storms
It was a pleasant little rumbly storm, no big wind, a little lightening, enough thunder to concern the dog, but exactly the kind of storm I enjoy. It was hot, so hot, so stuffy and humid here in the room at the desk. The air conditioner was turned off because we can’t run the air
sweet boat ride and a summer day
She went on a boat ride with us and was so happy to go. Love, Mom, aka Grandma
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football in the field
She’s so fast and strong hurtling through the monkey bars. Beautiful day. Love, Val
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happy birthday, john
Happy Birthday! What a great day it was. Back in the day: We’ve known each other a long time, it’s true. And I’m so glad. You’ve been an awesome friend to both me and Dad and your affection and care for all the rest is real and true. I hope forty-one will be a great
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june, 2020
They didn’t do super great at social distancing, but they did do a spectacular job of staying outside. So that’s good at least. They’re obsessed with this friendly cat from next door. Beautiful day. Love, Val
hey, june
June decided to show up. What a sad, heavy, depressing week it has been, and that’s how it is. No words even. Tonight after the storms, the air turned that weird bright golden orange pink color that it does after storms have passed through. Alicia likes these stormy skies too, and I texted her about