We noticed some holes in the screen leading out to the deck, caused by little kitties pawing at them. This was distressing as we REALLY do like to leave the door open when the weather is nice for the cats to enjoy the fresh air and watch the birds and bugs fly around. They really enjoy it as evidenced by the little holes in the screen. So Dick and Jim went to Menards and found some claw proof screen. We will see. As Jim said, Is it tooth proof. Well at least we are doing our best. Since we have the cats, Dick is more inclined to leave doors and windows open which I really like because it freshens the house. He usually feels that one should use your furnace in winter and your air in summer.

Have a good Sunday.

Love

Mary

I made a really good soup today. I had some smoked chirizo left so I cooked it with a chopped onion and stirred in a couple of tablespoons of cornmeal. Then I added a can of chopped green chiles and about four cups of chicken broth. Then throw in a cup and a half of mexicorn (corn with peppers) more or less. Heat to boiling and simmer for about 15 minutes. Then serve with grated Monterey Jack cheese and chopped parsley sprinkled on top.

It was great. Spicy and tasty.

Have a great day.

Mary

Thirty six years ago, Bret was born. Where have all the years gone. I still remember that little guy. The majority of babies in the hospital that he was born in were of hispanic origin and had shocks of black hair. In the middle of all these round, black haired babies was Bret, 7 lb 4 oz and bald as a billiard ball. He really did have a little peach fuzz but it wasn't much.

He has grown up to be a really nice man. His brother had this to say. One of the nicest complements a brother can give another. He said. "Bret is a happy man."

Later

Mary

Labor Day was very nice. We didn't plan anything special, but Dick and I took the new Santa Fe down along the lake and ended up on the Riverfront where we walked from the Harbor Inn to Briscoe County where we had a nice lunch on the deck overlooking the river and trying to figure out what is happening on the Reiss Property accross the way. It was a lovely day and a very pleasant walk.

I fried out stuffed flank steak for dinner which was really fantastic. I stuffed pounded flank steak with a chorizo mixture and grilled it. What a taste.

Yesterday would have been Mother and Dad's 64th wedding anniversary. Dad is gone but I always take flowers to Mother to commemorate the day. I am really glad we went over yesterday. She misses Dad a lot and that day gets mighty long without him I fear. I think Jeff was coming today to do a few things for her and spend some time with her. That is good. He is fun to have around.

Dick and Jim went to Oneida today and had a good day. Not a profitable day, but a good day.

Later

Mary

The last day of August. Where has the summer gone? We ask that every year.

We didn't win the Powerball lottery last night. Someone in New Hampshire won it. Now what use on earth could someone in New Hampshire have for $145 Million dollors, I ask you.

Lets move into September with hope and optimism.

Love

Mary