Yes, I'm back at home, but not before another day at Susie's that included a lunchtime at Jackie and Taylor's new home across the river. It was great to see their move reflected in the happy, smiling tour of their lovely new dwelling. Lunch was on their patio complete with toss out table settings and napery so as to avoid adding to their moving chaos list.

Wishing you a happy, healthy, prosperous home Jackie and Taylor.

My pony and I finished our Midwest visit returning to Susie's side of the river...

I don't have to name this place.

The next day and the following day were mostly sunny like this, as the miles (920 of them) rolled away beneath. An unfortunate stop early the first return day found only a MacDonald's in view. Oh, what the heck, I thought. Bad thought. Bad food. There were several days went by before that payment was made in full.

And, the upgrade to Sierra on this machine put everything back a little since the Photos thing and all else on my beloved laptop took another byte of me. (My little error checker doesn't do puns.)

From over in Utah I got a pictorial update of the three great-grandsons...

Kingston. Captive long enough to eat, I see.

Elijah pours it on for homework. Go, Elijah!

Dimetrios examines the wheel operation and keeps it running.

Kingston is getting some spin on his knuckleball.

Sunset in Utah.

And, Keoni over in Georgia was smiling...

Smiling, no doubt, because lovely Caroline is in the picture.

Phil, over in Tucson, has been turning out clay sculpture all summer. Here is one of them...

Meanwhile, back at the farm, Aidan shared some recording expertise he has been playing with. This one combines five different cello parts to a simple, familiar tune. He recorded while combining each part he played...