Stay-cation

Last week had been marked on my calendar for a long time – “Vacation!” The “want list” was simple: Go somewhere that the scenery was conducive to relaxation, a place that both Joanne and I would enjoy. No flying (I don’t mind flying; I just get tired of airports). No long driving (see flying/airports). Good food, away from the 100 degree heat, and attending a few ball games would be a bonus.  The week began with me sitting on my front porch, listening to four and a half inches of rain, and enjoying my beautiful front yard, complete with the “Yard of the Month” sign, placed there by the Neighborhood Association. We ate at a new restaurant each day (Cajun food at Boo Ray’s, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Woody Creek BBQ, Indian Tacos at Hooker’s Grill, Chicken Fried Steak at River Oaks Cafe, Mexican Pizza at Pizza Patron, and Indian food at Tikka Tikka.). We enjoyed attending our great-grandson’s swimming class.  We watched lots of Little League Baseball World Series games on TV.  The weekend brought the return of “Friday Night Lights” so I attended a football game. (No cash or credit cards allowed. You have to scan the website, and have your ticket on your cell phone’s wallet. Same at the concession stand. It’s a plot to keep senior citizens from attending the games.) The 100 degree temps stayed away.  Unfortunately, one of us backed our vehicle into the other’s vehicle – in the driveway. Nobody hurt. “The hearts of the saints have been refreshed” (Philemon 1:7), and we never left home.