Good ‘ol summertime

  Summer arrived long before the Summer Solstice did in the heart of Texas.  The heat, humidity, and mosquitos made an entrance early in May.  Our only redemption is that we have had beneficial rains and some reasonably sensible temperatures at brief intervals. It's definitely summer and people are turning their thoughts to staying cool, … Continue reading Good ‘ol summertime

The Watermelon

There's something so refreshing about a bite of ice-cold watermelon on a hot afternoon. Recently I bought a small watermelon to chill and slice.  The stores market them as "personal size" melons which always makes me smile, but they are ideal for just one person to eat over a few days. It had been a … Continue reading The Watermelon