Melinda - for Caitlin

Hey Melinda,

I just remembered to pass this along for Amanda. It's the magazine I was talking about for people with gluten allergies - "Living Without." http://www.livingwithout.com/

I saw the magazine in Wild Oats at 41st & Peoria the other day. They also have recipes on the website - some of which look pretty tasty!

Also, Wild Oats is having a "gluten-free tour" of their store sometime, I think this Saturday.

Sun Jam

Well, the old garden is not providing anything this summer so I've decided to preserve some sunshine instead. Saw a "Sun Jar" advertised on some website for $4o. Figured that was a little steep so bought a 4-pack of solar garden lights for $20, rechargeable batteries included. Also bought some fancy little jam jars and some plastic tumblers for less than a dollar apiece. Gutted the lamps and inserted into jars. With a full day of sun they easily shine all night!

Double Digit

How can it already be ten years? WildO's say Happy Birthday!

Bridging the Gap

More from Brandon on the trail. Click title to go to his Trail Journal.

So What?

As the Earth spins on it's axis it also revolves around the sun. After 365 days or so it starts all over again. From a distance it would seem that very little changes, but from where we sit the changes are magnified. We've made it through another year and seen many changes, but of course, you know what "they" say: "The more things change, the more they stay the same." Looking forward to the next year and beyond.

Recovery

Everybody made it out with all their fingers and maybe a couple of extra pounds. 4th of July at Grandad's lived up to it's well remembered reputation as a mostly relaxing day of fun and games, sippin' a brew or two, watching the kids run around making smoky noise, and of course exercising our jaws with what's new and the same ol' same ol'. Speaking of jaw exercising...you can't forget the food. We are certainly spoiled; fresh corn on the cob from Dad's garden, fried chicken, deviled eggs, potato salad, brisket, baked beans and Oh-my-god-great cucumber salad! Of course that's all topped with cake and watermelon if you like. The fireworks were great. Our own back yard show was topped off with an extravaganza of a pro show just a mile or so up the road. Now, with the smoke gradually clearing from my lungs I'll file this day away in the memory banks as one of the many great ones.

Happy Birthday Darlin'

Catherine Jane in her element.