July’s Observances…

Egad! Another month is starting. If this keeps up, Christmas is just around the corner. I could call my BFF and ask her how many days there are if I honestly wanted to know, which I don’t.
Unlike some months, July is not overwhelmed with observances. But they are important ones…

July 2013 Observances

Fireworks Safety Month

Eye Injury Prevention Month

UV Safety Month

July 4th – Independence Day:  It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you.  ~Author unknown

July 7 – 13

National Therapeutic Recreation Week

July 14 – 20

Every Body Deserves a Massage Week

Weekly Photo Challenge: Companionable

You may or may not recall the bear I came across the first week we moved into the National Forest. “Mr. Bear” has since become a companion of sorts. Because I am dog-less (still!), I have adopted a family of deer, 2 bunnies, and a kamikaze squirrel.  Why not a big bear too?

My 3-year old granddaughter is fascinated with “Grandma’s Bear”. We tell her he isn’t really there, but she can see for herself that he is – so she does not believe us. His coming and going (in the afternoon, shadows obscure our view), only reinforces her belief.  “Mr. Bear is back!” she will happily announce to no one in particular.

Who am I to say he’s not?

Black Bear sitting on tree stump

You have to look closely, but you can see him behind the tree stump.  🙂