Spokane Policemen

They came to my house last night, not just one or two but 5 squad cars with flashing lights on the gravel road beside my house. It was 12:15 and there was a knock on my backdoor which is a little alarming since I have padlocks on all the gates. An officer was asking if I could unlock the gates as it was getting to be a drag for the drunk-driving suspect and also his pursuer to leap the 6 foot fence. At this time the young man from a yellow Volkswagon was seated in the gated swimming area with a bleeding head, apparently from scaling the spiry, wrought iron gate.

Since none of my neighbors were noticing the red and blue lights I did the only thing I could think of and took a photo or six. I still have blood droplets on my sidewalk too for additional interest when I retell the story. Really I’m so glad to know the officers know the way around my yard now. At our investment club last week, Claude announced that his gated community was routinely being robbed during the night while the residents are home even. He solved any worry about an impending robbery by keeping a loaded gun on a lofty shelf. That seemed a little extreme to me because I would tend to invite the suspect in and urge her to help herself. I guess that’s because I have nothing I value that much and would be happy to share anyway. Maybe my special education teacher background would cause an inquiry as to what in her past would make her feel the need to take other’s belongings. But I know I’m not getting a loaded gun.

Today school is out and Lucas is now a first grader. His year was culminated with a special evening program for the parents and grandparents. See if this song makes you cry. Lucas has the light shirt next to the two striped ones in front. His mom was beside herself and without enough Kleenex to help at all.

Summer is great. Everything has slowed to a crawl I’d say. My yard has a new sidewalk and no driveway in front so I’m happy. Maybe in a few weeks I’ll think about adding plants and then I’ll send a photo for lucky you.

Jill and Jessica made a good call to visit Chicago. I know you will show them a grand time and Jessica is at the perfect age to get the most out of all the wonderful museums, parks, and sights. You will be busy. Sunday we are heading to Santa Barbara for Anna Marie’s family get-together. I’ll be keeping you posted so you’ll know if we are able to keep Miles under our thumb.