National Birthday, Dragon Tails, and Trout

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Happy Tuesday!

How has your week been? How was your Fourth of July? It was a beautiful, sunny day at the Castle, really the perfect weather for grilling. I put out some tiny American flags (I don’t have a flagpole, or one of those brackets that stick to the side of your house, although I would really like either one) and ate some delicious Bratwurst and potato salad. Hot dogs are tasty, don’t get me wrong; but lately I’ve preferred Bratwurst, in a bun, with a nice amount of yellow mustard. It’s so good, and I’m glad that tonight’s dinner is leftovers! Happy birthday, America!

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