July 2019 was a month like no other and included enjoying the weather, time with family and friends, and summertime music. A perfect day at Skamania Lodge brought one of the best patio audiences ever – it was a beautiful afternoon! Regarding the "no other" part: an unpleasant and challenging surprise awaited me at month’s end when I developed an infection in my neck that made life very difficult, ending with a surgery to relieve the problem. I’m so grateful to my sister and p