We had a lovely Saturday together as a family. Dan had gotten in on Thursday so we had a nice game of Up and Down the River that night. Friday the men in the family went to Auriesville and walked around. Apparently, they have sold the Retreat House, where we think Uncle Francis died, so they couldn't get to that building. I had to work so they all graciously and pleasantly agreed to go on the Pitchoff hike with me in the Adirondacks on Saturday. We heard a strange sound probably a bird but it was almost mammal sounding--we actually thought it was kids fooling around for a long time. Another bird was flutelike in its song so I thought that might be a thrush.

Mid-summer in the mountains. It is a warm 85 degrees and the sun in intense. At dawn it was foggy and cool as usual. About nine o'clock the sun had dried out the lawn and turned the day toasty. Chuck had watered the garden areas where he planted the second crops of lettuce and beans last Friday. We are already enjoying the harvest of lettuce from the first crop and a bit of basil, coriander, and dill. The corn is already stately and thigh high. No major problems with pests. The dogs are always on patrol, but we still worry that some Peter Rabbit will elude them and find a way through the wire.

This article caught my eye becuase it has the byline,"York. PA" and was a positive message.

"Arabs in York, PA"

an article about the cost and traps of going to law school.

"Don't go to law school"

Just in time for the summer birthdays.

"Encyclopedia of Conservatism"

Good Morning All

The weather looks good for Sat. Could I have an approximate list for those comming and what you will bring. Patty was working on something but I lost it. Frank just e'd me and said they'd bring beans. Could someone make a cake for Dad?

From the NYT 6/20/06

"Laser Eye surgery at Naval Academy; submarinies suffer"

This Monday Anne worked at the clinic and Chuck mowed the lawn and took guests to the Town of Cherokee to visit the museum and shops. The work at the hospital continues to go well. The garden is growing. The corn will be knee high by the fourth of July.

On Saturday we hiked again, this time along Sassafras Creek in the Snowbird Mountains. There was still a climb, but instead of reaching a peak we passed three waterfalls. We also encountered several fly fishermen after brook trout. One told us that the stream was special because it was a large stream without the introduced brown and rainbow species. He showed his catch of lovely brookies.

Every Saturday the WSJ Opinionjournal.com posts 5 recommended books by some expert in some field--in the past there have been gardeners, cooks, doctors, etiquette writers, journalists, etc. this week Scott Turow gives his 5 best trial books. thought I would pass it along, in case anyone was looking for something good to read this summer.

"lawyer books"