So long, summer

Our pool closed for the season yesterday, as did many pools around the country. We pulled into our driveway at 4:00 p.m., after leaving Maryland at 10:00 that morning. After depositing our things in piles all over the place and checking that the fish were still okay and the rabbit happy and well-fed, I cooked up a quick batch of Chimichurra rice (thank you, Trader Joe's). Then we headed off to the pool for the Labor Day/Closing Day potluck. I think celebrating summer's end at the pool is a fitting way to see the season out. [more]