We literally saw the three bears at Milwaukee Zoo yesterday. The bigger two were being very sweet together and the smallest at one point had its chin resting on the ground with ian exasperated expression like it was thinkbing, "Ugh, gross. This again?" Practically a sitcom moment.

Actually here, just reading and supporting more than posting. Good news to share though: the family worked on making a box of dog toys for a shelter over the weekend. It reminded me that I want us to volunteer as a family more and this year feels an especially good time to start.

So as craft therapy I took on *this* and I'm pretty pleased with it. The great thing about building and painting a haunted dollhouse is that if it looks ramshackle and busted, it's even more in character.

Happy Juneteenth everybody, and all the flowers in the world to this beautiful lady, Ms. Opal Lee, now 97.

My BlueSky Family

I am ridiculously proud of this year's summer reading game for our "Unlock the Mystery" theme. I'm beaming even though you can't see it here.

The only bright ride of staying home sick with this miserable stomach bug my son gave me is that at least I can admire our tree while I do it.