Konza

One of my favorite things to do with Sam is taking walks. It combines two great things: talking with Sam and being outside. We went to the Konza Prairie just before sunset and it was so beautiful out there. A light breeze, a setting sun, cicadas "singing" all around. What a wonderful evening.

Ties

I was unpacking boxes today and discovered all of Sam's ties. It seemed like a bottomless box--there were just more and more to take out. I was curious how many he actually had so I started counting--he has 42! He could wear a different tie almost every Sunday for the whole year and not repeat ties. Impressive.

Silver lining to every cloud

Last week Sam and I were enjoying our Sunday afternoon when a knock at the door informs us that our little car (we call it Neville) parked on the street was in need of  some major repair. The people that backed into us were very helpful and responsible, and their truck didn't even get a ding.

While Neville is in the shop being fixed, Sam and I have a chevy malibu as a rental car.  It's pretty high class. We even drove to school with the sunroof open!