The Sun is setting earlier each evening. The birds are singing. Mr. Grasshopper is playing his fiddle while Mr. Ant is working for winter. Summer is wearing the raiment of continuous enjoyment and carefree living. Change is in the air.

The Cubs and Cardinals played ball. There was talk of haunted houses and trips abroad. Excitement ensued in memories. Can a little church survive? Even churches do not live on love alone…

Moscow was dutifully represented by its Mules. Candied Pecans are addictive. Sensational Simone won another Gold Medal. Judo is not what I thought it was.

New doors make me happy. Good friends make me smile. Good conversation is enlightening.

The enemy is at the gate. We must not let him in. He is calling from inside the house…