Dear Friends,

We have definitely broken the streak of over 2 months of nearly steady rain with an official heat wave of very hot and muggy weather. This has resulted in the garden actually growing, although we seem to be about a month behind now. Generally, the measure of whether your corn crop will make it before the frost is “knee-high by the 4th of July” and there was very little corn in the fields around here that was much more than a bit over one of my little dogs. The blueberries seem to have loved this rainy weather, though, and we have a bumper crop this year. Blueberry pies, milkshakes and a whole lot of grazing going on.

Last week, I mentioned the great deal on the 2nd generation 2TB Time Capsules that we purchased. It’s already a hard drive and Wi-Fi router in one; additionally, if purchased with a Mac and AppleCare, the AppleCare covers the Time Capsule, too! And don’t forget, any new Mac and AppleCare purchase already qualifies for a $100 Small Dog Gift card with our back-to-school special.

I am writing this on Thursday and it is Nelson Mandela’s 95th birthday. I have an autographed picture of Nelson Mandela displayed right in the middle of my wall of heroes and role models. What an amazing and inspiring man. Happy Birthday, Madiba!

“There is no passion to be found playing small — in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” — Nelson Mandela

As I prepare to head out for our weekly radio show, Small Dog Speaks, I want to remind you that you can tune in every Thursday at 1PM on WDEV radio. Rebecca and I welcome your calls (it’s toll-free at 877-291-8255), and will answer any Mac question you have for us live on the show. If you want to catch up with past shows or submit a question in advance, visit our Small Dog Speaks page here.