Almost August...Begin Again.

So after 5 years I am going to begin my diary blog again.
Summer has been pretty different, what with the Covid pandemic and the Orange Douche in Chiefs
antics, one could lose hope. But Hope is unreasonable and Love is greater than this. (RF).
The riots and response of the hired goons are probably about as Fascist as this country has ever seen.
But I still believe that good will prevail and that we have  more good people than those that hate.
The dogs have been in the lake a lot lately with the 90 deg. 80% humidity. Piper is not as plussed but Milo has take over for Raven and become the fishing dog, he is facinated! 💓
We build a fire pit this summer and just need some cooler weather to utilize it. It looks great, we got the kit and Laurie and I did all the building. Of course now we want a patio around it!
Mom and dad are doing ok, mom still at home and dad is at the Memory Care Unit at Brookdale, at least its right down the street. The Covid situation make it difficult, we have only seen him as we take him to drs appointments. My amputated right big toe is almost healed, still hard to get my head around it, but it is what it is we move on. My really good waterproof boot has allowed me to swim so that's a godsend. Now just a band aid hopefully fully sealed in a couple of weeks.
Lily and Izzy have been struggling with the Covid situation as Izzy's main gig is bar tending, in Tampa, Florida. It's such a shit show down there. Lily has stepped back fro most of her political activities to focus on her health and well being, a good call. Laurie is still collecting as her position was eliminated due to Covid reductions. She finds a Reggio place, loves it then boom the shit hits the fan.😞She is hoping to go back when things improve.
I am still working from home for the RI DOT, a weird New World Order. Hopefully can get back to sailing soon!
Today (Yesterdays soundtrack) - The Blue Crush soundtrack and XTC's Skylarking