Summer in Portland

They say that summer in Portland begins around July 5th every year. While this hasn't been my experience in the past 9 years I have lived here, it is certainly acting that way now. Actually, yesterday was a beautiful day. Mat came over around noon and we barbecued some steaks, creating a masterpiece food item called a Whiz-wit. In short, it is like a Philly cheese steak, only slightly different. We grill the steak, after it has been marinating, heat of some Cheeze Whiz, lightly toast the buns, saute some onions and put it all together. It is quite tasty.

After Mat left, Kari and I watched the movie, "Shag," which is kind of a lady's version of "Animal House."

Finally, I finished the evening by reading a little from my book, "Eastward to Tartary." I have finally gotten to the last section, that of Tartary (or central Asian former USSR republics), like Georgia, Armenia, Kazahkstan, Uzbekistan, etc.). Good thing, too, because it is due back to the library on Wednesday.

Hope your 4th goes well and take the time to read the Declaration of Independece. It is well worth it.