Celebrating Lives Well Lived

   I have to attend two "Celebrations of Life" this week, one for a friend who died after suffering a massive cerebral hemorrhage, and another who was the victim of a vicious attack. If you live in the Toronto area you probably heard of it - he was pushed into the path of an approaching subway train. I know him from my tennis club and all who knew him are quite devastated by the news. He was quite a special person and didn't deserve this fate. So, it will be a sad week for me and many others.

Tonight's Treat

Treated myself to a glass of wine (Black Tower, I haven't had that in ages) and an aperitif of cream cheese, smoked salmon and avocado slices. Do I still need dinner? Well, yes, but much later.

    And there's my current library book, if you haven't tried Donna Leon you really must - a window into life of a Venetian Commisario and his family, good mysteries and oodles of food descriptions. His wife is a stellar cook of Italian staples.

Celebrating!

   Oldest grandson's Grade 6 graduation ceremony yesterday and I was on babysitting duties while Mom and Dad attended. He received the Citizenship Award, photos were taken (not with my camera so will have to wait until they are sent to me) and we had a special cake to celebrate. James made lemonade so it was quite a party.

   After a very hot weekend, the weather has been perfect - low 20's and cooling off nicely at night. I have been swimming most days after an afternoon of gardening. Lots of tennis on TV - start of the grass courts season leading up the Wimbledon so plenty to keep me occupied!

Hot, Hot, Hot!!

    Very hot right from sunup today - didn't last long on the tennis courts. Washington and I were soundly beaten, 5-2, by Susan and Tamara but, honestly, I wasn't giving it my best - just too hot and sweaty.

    My outside thermometer was reading 39C this afternoon but I think it was just around 33C. I tried to do some gardening (while still cool from a swim) but had to give up after half-an-hour, just gave the thirsty garden a good watering. The pool has been well used today. The water started out at 72F this morning but was 76F by the time of my last dip, very comfortable.

   The air conditioner kicked in recently and I might leave it running overnight so I get a decent night's sleep. I was late to bed last night, having been at the White Heather Ball, but was up at my usual time, so feeling a bit sleep deprived!