It seems that we are drifting in the summer doldrums. Sailors feared them. Southerners view them as a time to endure, and a time when we long for the end of September.
There are a few bright spots that make July a bit easier to bear. Our garden is thriving, thanks to our neighbor, "Farmer" Greg. This week we harvested the first tomatoes. They are fat and juicy -- perfect for salads, bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches, and (my favorite) just eating, freshly picked, with a dusting of salt and
Adele Elliott, a New Orleans native, moved to Columbus after Hurricane Katrina.
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