Fire

There is a brilliant "Rolling Stones'" song that includes the lyrics: "Don't play with me, 'cause you're playin' with fire." I just want to go on record that my Dad loses every chess game that he plays with me (O.k., maybe I let him have a couple to keep him going...). Here he is in the depths of loss! See his absolute depair? Sad, I know. I suppose I don't have to show the picture, but he does look a little dejected. Ah, the pleasure of putting him in his place! Wah ha ha ha ha!!!


Here is Toby, apparently tired! Look at the way he looks like he might be straight upright! He isn't, he's on his side. Pathetic. Ah, I love owning pets.



I subbed in music for the third day in a row. It was a pretty good! I have enjoyed it this week. The kids are actually really good. There are two classes that have had horrid times in music lately. Twice in a row! That's hard with me (I am usually too nice). Still, they did better today since their teachers had obviously threatened them. I was amused.

I mowed the lawn. I watered the garden and Cora worked on her dresses. I cut some BBQ pork and that is what we had for dinner, though Cora was going to make Friend Rice...turns out we weren't hungry after the pork...still, the fried rice will make a good meal on Sunday or Monday.

Is it Friday yet?

Victorious...In Dinner!

It was a beautiful day. Cora and I finally got the shopping done and then went down to visit with my parents. My dad decided to play few games of chess with me. Here you can see him sizing up the situation.

I took a few of his favorite pieces and it looked good for me. Then I let my attention lapse and I lost a few of MY favorite pieces, then the board looked thus:

I was black...I managed to fight this one to a stalemate. I losta few and won one or two. I don't often win, but I do enjoy losing.

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My dad and I went geocaching and found three. Cora and my mom did a little shopping. We lso got some visiting in. It was a good day.

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When we got home this was waiting:

We had put a ham in the crockpot before we left. And it was done when we got back...Oh, and delicious! Highly edible! This may not be the best picture, but, boy, was it GOOD!