Hello all, what an amazing day? From here it's all Clear blue skies, a neutral temperature, cool in the shade and warm in the sun with a gentle breeze blowing by once in a while. I wish they all could be like this but I suppose that's like the wish that puppies would stay puppies or kittens would be kittens forever...

But I'm not here to talk about the weather...

Please join us for this months Recurring Monthly Meet. We have had 117 meetups so far. I've been to most and never had anything but a wonderful, amazing time. I know this is because of our people - all so wonderful and amazing. So the more we are, the better it can be. It is not like the weather. We can't plan or change that but we can affect the outcome of our meet. Quite simply we will be better with you there. I've said this before (in fact it's a slightly edited cut and paste from a previous meet), This location should be perfect and will be very private. Please join us if you're an old friend or new to the group. If bringing a friend would help for your first time that's okay too. We can all help each other move forward together. This meet will run about two hours but please know that WE HAVE A VERY CASUAL APPROACH so feel free to come late or leave early but do join us!

Another reason that I'm making this plea for all to join us, is an experiment with regards to time management and clear communication. We are going to try a new approach that I'm bringing to the table curtsey of The Lake County States Attorneys office and the people of The First Nations. Which reminds me - we are headed fast into the Independence Day weekend. Meets near this date have always had a little extra weight for me. Around the holidays our group has always been a great help but so often, at those times, we are all about just getting through the challenges or avoiding the holiday blues, especially for those new to The Holidays being so different or alone. This holiday in particular is different because it's what we're all about weather we like it or not. Independence, I have found, is better achieved together.

So again, please join us.

Have a wonder filled, amazing, safe 4th Of July weekend with, I hope weather like it is right now. And if you should ever find puppies that stay puppies, by all means let me know...


-John