Very hot here today, so the river was the perfect place.  Wide, fast, smooth between Buena Vista and Independence.

There’s more than one way to put your feet up and relax on a hot summer day.

Wish I could post the fragrance.

(photo credits Joan Capshaw)

I have to admit, it’s been a tough week around here.  In a case like that, you just have to do things to try to get through it.

I ordered this online from Scotland.  Who knows when it will arrive.

With a sweet rose and blue forget-me-nots on top, I think it will be just the right thing to hold Rosie’s ashes.

Then I decided a little chartreuse paint on some old porch furniture would be a good thing.

The chair has a nice moss cushion.

If you look closely, you can see the ubiquitous photo-bomber peeking out the door.

Picked lots of roses every day and gave them away.

This morning, I decided to change our routine and go early to The Minto. It was a very special time.

We pretty much had the place to ourselves.  Nice.

Lots of blackberries in bloom.

Next week will be easier.  And the next one.

Rosie was very photogenic.   I took many pictures over the years, and I couldn’t make myself omit any of them.  Good-bye, Beautiful Rose — aka Special Agent Piggy Tail.   Roxie and I miss you

Rosie.