At long last, back to blogging.

This summer's weather in the Ozark's has been so mild that we have spent some part of every day out on the deck. After slaving in her garden, Mom likes to nap and read on her couch. 

And the view from our deck just got better. Remember that giant tree stump that used to be in the backyard?

It's gone. Courtesy of our friend Brian. He was doing a backhoe job at a neighbor's farm, and stopped by to dig it out.  

Still the most demanded meal by our family - black beans and rice covered by fresh veggies, cheese, cilantro, sour cream...

Speaking of food, have you ever eaten at a food joint that was highly recommended by a  TV food show? We checked out Tom's BBQ in Memphis, TN, and it was very good. We also agree with his recommendation for The Rock Cafe in Stroud, OK.