I just finished listening to David Baldacci’s book “Zero Day”. I am a fan of David Baldacci. I like his style of writing and Puller is a good character.
John Puller,a combat veteran, is now one of the best military investigators. He works for the Army Criminal Investigative Division. (Reminded me of Gibbs on NCIS). Puller is asked to investigate the death of a family in a rural area of West Virginia. The father of the family was in the military. Puller has to work with, Sam Cole, a local female police officer. The story takes some nice twists and held my interest. Made for a good read on our long drive to and from Ohio.
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Every summer I give you an update on the critters in the yard. Or as we now call it, after our niece’s children recently named it…..”The Valley of the Butterflies”. Good name Parker.
I am so, so happy Joe planted the butterfly bushes. They remind me of my childhood and the butterfly bush outside the bathroom window.
And the butterflies are joined by their buddies for some sweet treats.
Every summer I give you an update on the vultures. I know…some of you think they are ugly. As I always say….they might have a face only their mother could love…but they are fascinating to see and observe. Below is one of the youngsters.
The mother, as always, is teaching her kids to use the bird bath.
Thankfully she teaches them to first drink……
and then bathe. These big birds in the little bird bath will always bring a smile to my face.
And of course my groundhog buddy. I can see him right now as I am typing. He peeks out at me from the corner of the porch.
I am so happy we have critters in the yard and that I can find some time to enjoy them. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Beaver Valley guild asked me to pass on the following information about their upcoming show. If you live in the area…please check it out.
Beaver Valley Piecemakers 19th Annual Quilt Show
Location – Holy Family Parish
1851 3rd Ave.
New Brighton, Pa 15066
Dates and Time – Oct. 11th and 12th 10-5
Oct. 13th 11-4
Approximately 100 quilts judged by a National Quilt Association Judge. The theme this year is two color quilts. Also, quilt and sewing machine raffles, vendors, cafe with homemade food, and a boutique. Admission is $7 and children 12 and under free.
http://www.bvpiecemakers.com/