We made up for it, however. Here is Sam sitting in the greenbelt.

The greenbelt is one of our favorite spots to walk in the neighborhood.

I think Sam occasionally thinks I'm taking him on forced marches!

The storm knocked down many trees. This poor Palo Verde is one if its victims.

I let Sam off the leash in one of the greenbelts. He celebrated his freedom!

It made him really happy and wet!


Since the rain had kept us indoors, I worked on my painting. Don't panic! It's not finished yet!

After our walks, Sam likes to relax with a nice chewy.

On Friday we went to the bookstore. We stocked up on books and have spent Labor Day reading. Sam strongly recommends these books.
Dean Koontz published a wonderful memoir on his dog Trixie. I strongly recommend having a box of Kleenex nearby before reading it!

We also recommend this series of books by David Rosenfelt. I'm not too fond of courtroom dramas, but the books have a unique sense of humor, and the main character has a Golden Retriever!

Sam enjoyed all the books!

Sam hopes everyone enjoyed Labor Day!