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Every intersection here has kids waiting to wash your windows. It’s a lucrative business I’m told. Generally they don’t ask if you want your windows washed, they just pour water on your car thinking you’ll have to pay them to … Continue reading →

Its 3:30 pm. Scout has the same ritual every day. We feed him at 4:30. But at 3:30 he is always to be found sitting by his food dish.

I woke this morning at 4:30am to go riding with some friends. I nearly died getting up this early. Sadly, this is the only time of day where it is under 100 degrees. I haven’t gone riding in over a … Continue reading →

We took Tila to get her nails clipped today. She doesn’t much like the experience. Her feelings of being betrayed can be seen on her face as she looks at us through the window.

We found a second beast near the house. Well, Tila found it and brought it to me in her mouth. The lizard was not too pleased. Fortunately, this one was a bit smaller than the other.

The rain is a refreshing break from the brutal heat. But the price is the oppressive humidity that follows. That, and the chaos that comes with water on the roads.

This is a random photo while driving this morning. It is so hot and uncomfortably humid.

We made hamburgers yesterday at the pool for Emma’s birthday. The weather was spectacular. It eventually rained which cooled things down nicely. Our sunset: I needed more oil to make frenchfries in the fry daddy. This what Gabby brought:

I have no idea what this is, but it lives in my backyard. It’s certainly not a Gila monster. I’ve seen plenty of those. So hopefully this is not yet another deadly species we need to be concerned with. He’s … Continue reading →