Long Time No Blog

Well, summer is in full swing and all I can say is I am missing Dublin immensely at this moment. There are several factors, many of which are summer-related. For example, I didn't realize how nice it was to live on a snake-free island. Now, when I take the dog out the back door I have to look first to see if there are snakes. Because twice? There have been snakes. I have invested in moth balls as a deterrent, which are effective other than the fact that it takes them about two days to melt in the sweltering heat. It stinks to high heaven, too! In addition to the war against reptiles, I have also waged a new war against ants. I will usually leave wildlife alone, but when it gets in my way and alters my life in some way, it's gotta go!

So the summer battle continues. I will try to keep you informed, assuming I survive.