The 4th of July

Buster is my hero. We woke up today to find seven calves in the back yard. The feed in the yard is more lush than the pasture but the cattle have broken something every time they get in the yard. Buster gave a short "woof" and looked at me. "Go get 'em." says I. Ten seconds later they were halfway to the river. He didn't even leave the yard. The heeler in him rose to the top. I took him to town for a Sausage McMuffin. I had a few last minute chores anyway. But I told him it was in his honor because he did a good job.

Sue and Rasty had invited a group of us for a July 4th picnic. I had planned a "grab-bag" game I like so I had a few last minute errands. The party was great-strong characters all the way around and the conversation and humor was great. I like all these people and look forward to seeing them again. Sue and the other attendees put together a fine feast-mostly home grown that was memorable. Nan brought a homemade apple pie with homegrown apples that was terrific. Mother Nature topped it off with fireworks this evening: a Thunderstorm rolled in about 6 p.m. and the lightning caused the lights to go out about four times. There was no counting between flash and boom. No major damage and we got a nice little rain out of it.

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