My son is turning 12 next month. I began penning a letter/poem of sorts to him. Some words of wisdom and guidance as he enters his teenage years. He is already a bright and sharp kid. I hope that he finds it as interesting and useful and as meaningful as I'm trying to make it for him. It's been hella hot here in South Carolina, I can't even imagine what it's like for any of you in Phoenix right now. My central air unit from the early 70's is struggling to keep the house cooled down. I don't know what you people do that live in the desert. Anybody doing anything particularly interesting or different for the holiday weekend? As of this moment, I still have yet to make any plans. I'm not a big fan of big crowds, and lately it seems everything you try to do is just a mad sea of people. I much prefer smaller, calmer scenes.