Bothell Cup--Mexico vs. St. B's

The keeper left us for Bothell and the young adults had prepared a great farewell feast for Fr. Johnnie who is returning to Malawi. After filling up on ceviche, flan, and sandwiches, the great futbol game began--a symbol of the Reign of God...children, women and men, young, old, gifted, not so gifted all playing soccer in the mist. The women were strong players, and the kids complained that the grownups were hogging the ball.  It was a close game. There were fans and cheerleaders.  But the keeper got cold and had to leave before the game ended.  For all we know, they could still be playing.

Watching the Fuschia Thrive

We are not prone to complain ( okay, not too prone), but if we had wanted to live in Aberdeen and Grays Harbor, or in the Rain Forest, we would move there.  This rain and gray sky is getting us down.  The keeper says she is grateful that she doesn't have to water the garden, but she is hungry for heat and sun.  So are we.  We are not able to sit out on those soggy chair cushions, and so are back in the house, looking at the happy fuchsia.

Our Roses With Less Black Spot

The NEEM oil seemed to work on the roses.  The black spot is going away and the flowers are abundant and beautiful.  They smell good too!

Angry Bronchial Tubes

Cecil here!  I have great news! I do not have a heart problem.  I have angry bronchial tubes.  Dr. Smalley told the keeper I can have my dental work now, as if I find that thrilling. But I do not have to take any pills or anything.  They think it might be related to all the grass I eat, and the weeds too. They irritate my lungs, I guess. But the keeper seems very happy about all of this news.

An Afternoon with the Bishop

The keeper has been really running around lately.  We have already forgotten that she took days off last week.  Last Sunday she was gone most of the time and spent the afternoon with the Young Adults and Bishop Elizondo.  They had a Mass, a very lively discussion, and a great time.  But when she got home, she let us out, and we all stayed out until it was dark.  We love the summer, the light, the flowers, the keeper staying in the yard with us, watering the lawn and all the flowers.  We are indeed fortunate pets.

Peonies

Our peonies are still in bloom.  But they are fading fast, and they remind us of tattered old feathery hoop skirts way past their prime.

Dental Work Postponed

It was quite a morning for me, Cecil.  When she brought in the cat carrier I was sure that it was for Alice.  But, imagine my surprise when I was pushed into it and swept into the car and whisked into the Northgate Veterinary Clinic. The keeper was nervous because she thought I might think she was leaving me there for good.  Well, they did some tests and found irregularities in my heart, so cancelled the dental work, and did more tests. The keeper met with Dr. Smalley and now we wait to hear about what the rest of the tests mean. But that meant I could have gone home early. But the keeper was running all over with funerals and visits, so I stayed at the vet till late afternoon. I was hungry since I hadn't eaten since 10 last night, so the keeper asked them to give me some food. I am just very happy to be home.  I like it here so much.