I've been fooling around with You Tube, trying to upload a video. I'm tired of waiting on it, so I'll write instead. Is it as hot everywhere else as it is in Maryland? This week has been in the mid-90's, and so humid. Emily's really suffered at camp and I've been staying indoors. It's been too hot to go to the pool. And, it's only June. I've got the sprinkler going outside. The plants, as long as they get water, are loving this weather.

It was so nice to go to my salon as a 'client' today and get a pedicure. Sitting in the throne-like chair with someone who spends an hour on your feet is just the height of luxury. I'd much rather go to someplace like this, than to one of the places where no one speaks your language and they rush you through it. I go to those places sometimes for the convenience, but after being reminded of how good it can be, I don't think I'll go back. Plus, I get a good discount where I work. Yesterday I had my hair cut and colored and dried straight. That made me look really different, but it felt so good. My curly hair is very soft and springy, but straightened it's soft and swishy. I liked the way it felt, but it just wasn't me. It's funny, the person who dried it for me told me she liked me much better with straight hair and that she'd do it for me anytime. Hmmm. I guess she doesn't like my curly hair. That's OK. She doesn't like her's either.

I'll leave you with a picture of one of the gifts my neighbor Kelly gave me. It looks so real it's scary.