Well, Erin, Charlie and Justine are back in Portland, OR. I took this on our front lawn the night before they left. It was a great two weeks. We'll miss them. What amazing weather we had here in Buffalo for their last week of visit. Beautiful sunshine with the week starting cold and finishing hot. The morning sun has been spectacular against a clear morning blue sky. This week was spent almost entirely with family, what a great vacation! My cup runneth over!


Happy 4th of July to all my fellow Americans. Last night were fireworks in our little village; as I write this I can hear them going off in the distance in communities all around us tonight. Back in July 1776 after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, John Adams predicted we would mark this occasion with fireworks and celebrations. I am very proud of my country. I know we do not do it right each and every time, but deep down inside our American hearts we care for individuals and sincerely do want justice and freedom for all. We seem to have been given big responsibilities in this world and I believe we do our very best to fulfill them.


God, keep the United States of America on the right path.