Life is such a sweet insanity.

Earl and I are sitting here at Wellesley Island State Park in the 1000 Islands as I write this. This is the first time that we've been here. We are both big fans of the NYS park system and we really enjoy going on picnics and such. This state park is along the St. Lawrence Seaway along the Canadien border. The weather is beautiful, though it is a little windy. We just got done eating lunch, a hot dog and Torengos with salsa. As soon as I finish this entry, we're going to go on a hike and see what this island has to offer. By the way, we are on an actual island, the signs outside the park say "U S Mainland -->"! :)

I've been successful in slowing my mind a little bit through relaxation and meditation. I think its helped me become less reactionary and more focused.

Back from our walk. We were taking pictures near a rocky cliff when something stung me. It felt like 110volts or a burn more than a sting. It surprised the heck out of me and stings like the dickens. Still hurts like hell, but I'll deal with it. I haven't dropped dead yet, so it couldn't have been a bee sting. Maybe a dragonfly or something.

Earl is reading ''What If God Were The Sun'' by John Edward. He seems quite interested in it. I hope to read it after he's finished.

I enjoyed a nice dip in the river. It was considerably warmer than Treman State Park last week. There was a handsome man down at the beach with a nice full beard, with the ''full'' part mostly under the chin. Gave me an idea for this fall and winter. If I hit my goal weight by the end of September and stick to it, I'm going to go for it.

My hand is still hurting me a little bit but I'm dealing with it. Earl is grilling pork chops that smell absolutely wonderful.

I just took a long walk around the entire park. There are some beautiful campsites here. I hope to go tenting before snow flies.

9:45 p.m. - Home. What a beautiful day. My pinky is still swollen and aches, but I know I'll live. Just got to finish up the laundry before calling it a night.