This month marks a return to normal, whatever that is—well, at least maybe near normal. Labor Day weekend proved to be a busy one for us. We entertained Karyn and her family Friday evening; and played pickleball with Karyn and Aker Saturday morning (Aker is progressing nicely.) They went to the beach after pickleball leaving Kay and me on our own for the remainder of the weekend. Kay and I celebrated our 23rd anniversary also on Saturday. It’s been a great 23+ years!

On Monday, Kay and I traveled to Little Rock to watch Ridge play soccer (he is growing not only in stature, but also in level of play.) 

Physical therapy is continuing twice a week for the near term as the shoulder and bicep are healing remarkably well. 

Kay remained busy with social functions (PEO and Naomi Circle), and I had several church duties the following week—the first full week of September. Good friend Dan and I explored a new natural area (Goat’s Beard Bluff Natural Area in Saline County) on Tuesday, September 5, snapping a few photographs along the way. It was so terribly hot and humid that perspiration was dripping off my clothes, and left “water” on the seat of the car. 

We played golf on Sunday afternoon, September 10, the first time for me since mid-January. All went well with no shoulder or bicep repercussions. Of course, the golf game pretty much stunk in all areas except for chipping.

As a side note, the hummingbirds are seemingly swarming at our place as they make their way south. We are feeding about a dozen and they are so fun to watch and photograph. These photos were made on Sunday afternoon as well.

The following photos were made on Monday, September 11.

And these were made on Wednesday, September 13.