Sunfloweres are such improbable creatures. Most of the time, it seems, their stalks can't support the flower and yet they keep on trying, keep on growing.  We have a crop of sunflowers growing up around one of our bird feeders. They really make the back yard look like summer time.

Yesterday was my most productive day at work so far, completing a couple of small, but tricky tasks. Never underestimate the power of espresso.

Sandra's parents arrived in good order yesterday afternoon and joined us for dinner. They make the 650-mile trip in 12-13 hours. This was either their third or fourth trip this year.