Nature perseveres

One of Cindy's favorite photography themes is the details and colors of nature. And amazingly, despite the hottest and driest August ever recorded in these parts, there is still plenty of color to be found. Easy on the eyes, good for the soul.

Strong debut performances

Both Natasja and Sebastian played their first soccer games of the season yesterday. Natasja's Pink Flamingos came out on top 3-1, buddy's crew won so handily we stopped counting after a while.

Talking to the media, their coaches both said they liked what they saw given that it's early in the season, but that the key to winning a championship is constantly improving and pushing yourself.

Our big metalmouth girl - the braces went on three weeks ago - played well in the field in the first half and kept a second-half clean sheet in goal.

Playing after a downpour drenched everyone to the bone, Sebastian hustled around the field, scored four times and had a hand in several other goals. Man, was he spent come seven o'clock...