Grandma Ree's letters

 

My Dear Ones,      Well, it seems that summer has actually arrived, with temperature salready in the 90s and 100s. I hope this doesn't lead to drought and forest fires later on.      True loves working outside, and has our place looking so nice, both outside and inside, where she has several beautiful orchids. Whenever True leaves for any length of time, she makes sure Linda knows about watering and taking care of everything here. When True was gone for 10 days in June, she was delighted to see everything still healthy and doing well upon her return, including me!     I'm getting to be rather an old hand at taking care of myself while True is gone, especially since she always provides beforehand things for a main meal each day that just have to be heated in the microwave. She is so conscientious about being a good caretaker, even when she's away. I'm so glad she knows that she can be gone for a few days now and then, knowing that I will mange just...