My Dad...

A card written for Father's Day :-)

"My Dad", by Maysah (Age 8)

My father is... a nice guy. His name is Henry. He has a beard, a small one. He has no hair.
My father is good at... cutting grass with allergies. Not any old allergies. Grass allergies. He is good at teaching sports.
My father and I like to... go out together. We get library books. Stuff like that.
My father likes it when... it's quiet. He likes it when I help him.
I love it when my father... lets me go on the computer and play games with me.
My Dad is great because... friendly, playful, helpful and joyful.

Nothing Runs Like a Deere...

Did something this past week that I didn't think I'd ever do --- Bought a John Deere riding mower. Dunno why, but the practical and fiscal part of me just couldn't see myself ever paying 2X what another brand of riding mower could do. Like Craftsman, MTD, Toro or Snapper for example...

But we did... Hey, we cut a lot of grass. A lot. 5+ acres. And often. 1-2X per week if we can. The current Ford 1210 tractor/mower we had was just too big and problematic. And we've had a Craftman's mower before -- T'was OK, but basic. So we figured since we love to cut grass so much, why not buy a mower that we would love and enjoy.

And oh man, does it ever ride nice. Wow. So easy and fun to drive. Turns on a dime. Very smooth. Pretty powerful. Cuts beautifully. We are very happy with it.

Life is short. Enjoy it. Ride a Deere...

If today is your birthday...

"You are loyal, dutiful and protective of loved ones. However, personally you are highly individualistic. You have a mind of your own. Many of you have a scientific bent and are technically proficient at something. You like a harmonious environment and strive to maintain this. Work hard to build and construct something this year that will benefit you in the future."

P.S. I only look at my horoscope one day a year.... :-)