Thursday, July 5, 2024
Last night a thunderstorm rolled in around dusk, but it didn’t deter our neighbors from shooting fireworks. We watched their show with the backdrop of ominous clouds and lightning.
Matt is still sick, but he claims he’s getting better. I finally feel caught up on laundry and housework after our trip to Hot Springs.
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Missouri is feeling more like home. I’ve seen friends in town while out running errands twice this week.
It’s been summer weather here, but the high today is only 88. That’s about ten degrees cooler than usual for this time of year in Texas.
I’m working on writing a contest entry. I’m also organizing my computer files, but I may be doing more harm than good. Who knows? Maybe I should make a file index.
Monday, July 15, 2024
Former President Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13th. The bullet grazed his right ear and the assassin was killed by a secret service sniper. Two rally attendees were shot and another died. There is much discussion about lax security and why no Secret Service officers were on top of the building where the shooter was perched. We’re very fortunate more people weren’t hurt or killed. This is a crazy time in history when armchair experts about every topic are all over the internet with theories about everything. But this occurrence stinks of negligence or conspiracy.
We leave for a quick trip to Texas tomorrow for some medical check-ups for Ray and to see family.
Sunday, July 21, 2024
We’re home. We met Ray’s sisters at Uncle Julio’s Restaurant in Fort Worth while we were in Texas. They told the staff it was Ray’s birthday—even though it’s still a month away—and ordered a chocolate piñata dessert for him. It was a chocolate ball filled with strawberries, pineapple chunks, and churro pieces. The tray had whipped cream and chocolate sauce for dipping. It was so fun and delicious.
Several inches of rain fell while we were gone. The nearby town of Hollister flooded.
President Biden stepped down from the 2024 election today. Over 30 politicians have urged him not to run due to his age and mental capacity. I guess Kamala Harris will run for the Democratic party.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Matt arranged for two of Ray’s cousins to come for a surprise visit. They arrived today and we’re enjoying their company.
We’ve had no rain here for over a week. That’s unusual. It’s very hot and humid with temperatures hovering around 100.
Donald Trump chose J. D. Vance as his vice-president. Kamala Harris hasn’t chosen her VP yet. Less than 100 days remain until the election.