Monday Musings...

I will go on record by saying that I've had enough of the heat and humidity of summer.
On the "up" side, the lawns grow a LOT slower without rainfall.
As for the down side? Well, there's too many to mention in the time and space allotted here...heh.
Our Hoosierland weather for today brings us (as if we needed a reminder), hazy, hot and humid conditions, with mostly sunny skies, temps climbing into the low 90s (again), which, with the heat index, will feel even warmer.

Now, let's a tall cool drink to get the day off on the right foot, as we see what else has been going on...
*** First up is the "What the hell happens today, Bob?" feature:
JULY 15 -

National Give Something Away Day
( I do...it's called WISDOM)
National I Love Horses Day

(but I'm glad we don't have "community" horses)
National Tapioca Pudding Day

(yes, I DO like this...sue me)
National Pet Fire Safety Day

(Tried teaching the cats...they laughed.)
National Get Out of the Dog House Day

(didn't know I was IN it)
*** Next...There's a REASON the Coast Guard  well...guards oiur coasts:
https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/coast-guard-makes-dramatic-drug-seizure-raiding-submarine/

Drug dealers using submarines...how "novel".
I know right where Coronado is (gorgeous sunsets) .
Think San Diego coastal area

Granted, this sub is NOT anything close to our Virginia-Class boats, but still...inventive.

Actually, it's a semi-submersible.

Good news is that WE now "own" their narco-sub...(losers)!
And we took about $569 MIL of drugs off our streets.
*** Next up...A "cat's tale" on the Monon Trail:
https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/monon-trail-icon-pirate-cat-battling-kidney-problem/

I had not heard about "Pirate Cat" until Friday when I saw the story.
Breaks my heart to hear about it, and yet, he will live the remainder of his life as he wanted to.
(I know all too well what that's like)
*** Next...Here's the latest Bill O'Reilly column:
https://www.billoreilly.com/b/The-Truth/-368995418865563787.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=staff_column

There USED to be a time when people KNEW the fallout that can occur with bad parenting. Can's say I see it near as much today. And yes, the consequences are numerous and long-reaching in our society.
We are reaping the "benefits" of parents who prefer gratification OVER their child's success. Bill touches on a few of the reason we have income inequality in America...and as usual, he's right.
*** Next up...time to drop by "Kitten Corner"...

"I get to nap here first."

Our kids (Gallifrey and Violet) had a good weekend as usual.
We did have a brief crazy-session on Saturday, but that never lasts long (I think they like to hear me raise my voice).

"And when you get up, it's all mine.."

Other than that, it was plenty of naps, some good eats, and an ample supply of affection.
*** Next...let's do our check-in with "Midnight and Whiskers"...

"Too hot to patrol today"

Our furry twosome were nearby all weekend as well. It was too hot to meander about, so Midnight stuck close to home.

"Good. Stay here with me"

Whiskers is just here all the time (except when she sleeping behind some of the garden plants where you can;t seem to find here.

It's even too hot to "sing".

And yes, Caruso is also was around all the time (although he might miss a lunch now and then).
We might have to amend this spot to reflect that (a furry threesome?).
Say one thing...that boy can eat.
*** Last back to the family album...It's been a roller-coaster of a week around the "Fortress".

Wifey's Dad is not doing well, and we're at THAT point in time where certain "arrangements" need to be made.
Now, I'll be the first one to tell you that losing anyone close to you is NO picnic, but losing a parent, no matter how inevitable it may be, is something that hits to the very core of our being.

Thing is, we never will forget it. We just learn to live WITH it.
There's not a single day that passes where I don't miss my parents. I could use some of their advice, and wisdom.
I"d like to think they passed enough on to me that I did okay, and would have made them proud.
Leaving this life is hard on many, but the promise of a better (and eternal) life is there for us who trust in the Lord.
As one door closes, another one opens.

Be well, make a difference to someone, and...
Stay SAFE out there, America.