July 5, 2014 – WOW what a 4th. Heather texted me of her Dyna’s (Cardigan Corgi) reaction to the 4th — To Dyna, It is the celebration day of the Thunder Monster (Fire Works) – Thunder Monsters eat short legged dogs – So, I will hide – maybe under the table, or under the chair, or in the shower — Yipes – where do I go?

This pie was baked by a very good friend for our BBQ outing at another friends home – Beautiful home on the Bay, and a great hosts – even down to the point of finding the type of beer I often drink and making sure it was provided. – And many more “hostly” thoughts went into their preparation for our all american event – Friends, Hamburgers, Salads, Beer, and Blueberry pie with ice cream!!!!

There is a horse behind the buggy – but that is not important – the important part of this photo is what I see — I see a very generous friend providing the opportunity to ride in the parade – Oh, it takes more then just an opportunity – it takes someone to be the mentor – the teacher – the one who gives the skill and confidence to the young lady to ride a big horse in the parade. So, this photo records the smile of Lives Enriched by my friend. – his and the young lady – and of course mine  – well, I am not in the photo but I was there – behind the camera.

This photo means something to me – why – She and i laughed together — You see, she snuck up on me and too a close-up of my face. As, she was getting ready to show me, I snuck up and took this shot — We laughed!

The host is missing in this photo – why – she was busy making sure we were all taken care of but you can tell we were all relaxed – enjoying each other. Later, I want to show you photos of the hosts and their home – wonderful day but for now I will focus on the lower left corner of the photo.

We are focused on the retired Professor – explaining about an on-line course he is taking – “Einstein’s Theory of Relativity” and the joy of being busy in retirement – without the pressure of having to get a high grade in the course.

See you later!