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Hey, Gary. May I offer Sneakers as a temporary Cookie stand-in? It's a brand known in 'Murica for making different kinds of fruit preserves.

Afternoon, Dugh and Thistle. *scratches for Thistle* The season for strawberries in Michigan is almost done. Maybe two or three more weeks before it gets too hot and the plants go dormant. I'll try canning some jam before that happens. Hey, Marty! Hey, Albert. Hey, Bobber. You, an angel? Perish the thought! Hey, Xander, Dennis, Jordan, and Ash! *waves to the other kids*

No, he still likes Spider-Man. When he bothers to wear undies, anyway. First Mickey, then Remy, and then Sean, now Rory....my house is turning into a nudist colony.

Yeah, Mickey and Remy are his heroes.

Morgan and I took Mickey, Remy, and Rory. The boys went their separate way, but we met up later at a truck selling grilled cheese sandwiches.

After the parade today, it started raining. It was also the last day of the Cherry Festival, but the weather cleared up quickly. We got to enjoy an elephant ear and a tray of bacon-cheese fries. 😀

Hey, Xander, Dennis, Jordan and Ash! How is everyone?

Hope you get better quickly, Bob.

I'm sure they'll miss you something fierce, too. Thank goodness for Skype.

Hey, Bob. How are Randy and Kyle?

Hey, Bobber. Evening, Dugh and Thistle. *scratches for the wee lad*

Hey, Drewy.

@Comicality @MrM @hobo Here's something sweet that I wanted to share with you guys. Hope you enjoy! Today, at the beach, I saw a young man who couldn't have been more than 11 years old. He had long, golden blonde hair pulled back into a short ponytail, with green eyes and a scattering of freckles on his little button-nose. He wore an elastic choker-style necklace and a pair of red-and-blue striped trunks going down to his knees. He was very slender, almost pixie-like, and his skin was heavily tanned, suggesting an athletic lifestyle. He had a friend who was almost as tanned, but with chestnut-brown hair and cinnamon eyes. This boy was a good deal taller than his slighter companion, but not towering over him. The taller boy grabbed his friend by the elbows, and then threw himself sideways, pulling them both into the water. When they surfaced, the dark-haired boy leaned forward and gave his blonde friend a light kiss on the nose, and they both giggled. The blonde boy's eyes crinkled into little crow's feet at the edges, and then I noticed that he was missing the two inscisors from his upper row of teeth. After they left the water, the boys sat down on the sand, spooning together while wrapped in a large towel. The blonde boy turned his head over his shoulder, and gave his boyfriend a little peck on the lips. It only lasted a second, but it was very sweet and thoughtful. After that, an older boy who appeared to be around 17 returned with an elephant ear and bacon-cheese fries from the fairgrounds. He had dark brown hair, so I assume that he was the elder brother of the chestnut-colored boy. The young couple went "halfsies" on the food, while the older brother went for a swim. They didn't do much after that, up until they packed up and left. Thus ends my tale of a young summer romance.

We're doing well, thanks.

Hey, Bobber.

I just have to share this story. It was very sweet to witness.

So happy for you, Gary. Hey, Albert!

Gorgeous view, though. Hey, Julian. Hey, Marty. Hey, Xander, Dennis, Jordan, and Ash! *waves to the foster kids*

Hey, Blackie! *makes Bob some lobster mac with corn bread and fried greens* No way! We want you to stay around for as long as possible!

You guys are being feisty tonight.

Ciao, Alberto. Bison burgers....YUM! But I'll pass on the gator....

Hey, Gary.

I'll do my best to include you in spirit.

We're probably going to leave early to find a good viewing spot for the fireworks. Maybe chill at the beach for a bit. And thanks, Clo.