Connie's Heartstrings

 Sunday, August 8th

After church, my family brought sandwiches, chips, soup, and salad for lunch on the patio with me.

It remains hot- it may even reach 100 degrees again this week.  But in the shade with a gentle breeze, it was pleasant on my patio. 

We are back to masking and social distancing here in Oregon, as the COVID-19 cases are again at a crisis level at our local hospital. We also have been informed that one of my neighbors has COVID-19.

I have not been out and about, so no exposure. My grandkids have received their second vaccine dose in preparation for returning to school. It felt good exchanging hugs when they left today.

Not leaving my apartment protects me from infections, but it also deconditions me. The walk to the patio was challenging, requiring several stops just to breathe before reaching my chair.

Once back in the a/c and breathing easier, I remembered the above photo. In my head, I am still young...

My story about a cat who hated people will be on the bookshelves and available on Amazon in five weeks. The shadow above shows how I'd like to enter the room for a book signing on September 14th.

Instead, here's a peek at Chicken Soup for the Soul's next edition:

P.S. Royalties from this edition will go to American Humane -specifically for the care of cats.