America woke to freedom & celebrations, w/ the Fourth of July bringing the valley exquisite weather, w/ just a breeze. Sons drove across towns to mother’s house for breakfast & pre-planned Saddlerock hiking, her first time in decades. The trip was fun & endeavorous, w/ the tough portions proving a passable challenge, making it to the top & back down in good time. After, cats were let outside for lawn exploration, while ChatGPT was demonstrated, answering questions about foliage, tree identification, & biochar utilization, then inside to see if it could recognize pottery & jewelry, pretty keen. Goodbye was said, & ways were separated for a couple hours, until return was made for BBQ & Pybus gelato to follow, both successes. Apartments were reoccupied, resting acquired sunburn; hearing fireworks start, & making way to park, catching the show w/ a good view, then strolling back, here to update. 🇺🇸
Aloe vera & a cold shower are on the docket for now-pink-skinned man who neglected protection from rays. ☀️ The body will heal, & hats will be remembered next time.
