A while ago my neighbor asked if we would host the fall party for the neighborhood this year. It's called a hog roast, but that is Ohioese for outdoor party. Sort of the way everyone says cornhole when they mean beanbag toss. Oh, these exotic cultures...

Since it's outdoors, how hard could it be to host? I explained that I had to say no since the date coincided with the music festival in Winfield. Too bad.

What fun is a party without Koralleen? They thought about that and wisely changed the date. The party now falls on my birthday and will be in my back yard. It should be fun. They've been having this event for years so really all I have to do is mow the lawn and arrange for nice weather. Easy!