Whether it is the approach of fall or the severe drought we have been suffering, pictured above is the last flower in our our garden. If you look closely you will also observe a rather cute spider.

My fall soccer season opened this morning against Belmont, a team which often gives us problems. Today, however, we came away with a decisive 3-1 victory and at times showed great form. I played for about 45 minutes which was more than enough on this very warm day and almost scored on a header.that