We went to the zoo today. It was a lovely day, not too hot. I found out the zoo has lions now.

I got Ginger May 22, 2012. He had a manx mother and father, but he was the only kitten that had a tail. Our cat Mercury got along with him well. Priscilla was mostly good, but did cause a few infected bite wounds.

Ginger was a water kitty that played in the dog size water bowl I had. He was not fond of the dogs I dog sat, but was not mean to them. He kept a wide distance from them. I loved having him sit beside me and purr.

Ginger passed away in his cubby on July 2nd, 2022. He is missed.

Linda is in Huber Heights Ohio. She has beautiful flowers that she sells at a farmer’s market.

In October 2021, my hair was long enough to donate to Locks of Love after a year of not cutting due to COVID. It is the second time i have done this. Locks of Love uses the hair to make wigs for those going through chemo.

Today my class of math and science students surprised me with birthday gifts. I loved the messages in the cards

I am going to PA to see family and friends. I stopped in Georgia and got a smushed penny . I am looking forward to visit in person after COVID.

This is a new way to cook burgers. You need a skillet or grill too. The burger is about 1/4 pound of meet that is smothered in thin cut onions. The onions cook with the burger. It is a tasty treat.

I hosted a tea party today. It was great to have people over again. I have missed hosting with the COVID pandemic social distancing proocols. It was a pleasure to have conversation and food.

The menu was:

Cranberry scones

Cheddar cheese bisquits

Tea sanwhiches- Cucumber and egg salad

Smoked salmon and herb cream cheese on crackers

Green peppers stuffed with curried egg salad

Fresh fruit and nuts

Salami rolls

This guy was in the driveway when I was leaving for work. So cute. It is a yellow bellies slider.

I had planted some white day lilies this spring. They are thriving. It has been hard with how little rain we have had this spring. Having “flower” water from the duck pools has helped a lot.