it's beginning to look a lot like summer

Southeast Michigan has been awfully beautiful lately. It's warm and sunny, and there's that kind of cool, wet breeze going on. It's all quite ideal. Nicky's new favorite thing is to sit on the porch after our walk. He won't come in the house unless it's directly preceded by front porch sitting. I let him think it was his idea.

the USA never tasted sweeter

There's nothing more patriotic than Willie Nelson. Nothing. And thanks to Willie, I've found my new favorite ice cream. What a great Memorial Day find!

detroit gets real

I've been celebrating all month. Very thankfully.

and stay out

I took Nicky to the back yard this afternoon, where we narrowly escaped a calliope version of "Yankee Doodle" blaring from an oncoming ice cream truck. Phew! Here's Nicky, telling the ice cream man to never come back. I'm lucky to live with such a brave guard dog.

sunday with nick

Yesterday was the first day of National Pet Week and was spent celebrating with Nick. We went for a bunch of walks, watched TV together, hung out on the porch a couple different times, and went for a car ride. It was all quite summery, and now both Nick and I have the allergies to prove it. This guy is the best company ever.

this is what may in michigan looks like

Isn't it lovely?