Got severe thunderstorms north of here. We may get some later. We don't need anymore rain. Unfortunately they're not going to make it any cooler either.

Had to give Jake a bath when we got back from Des Moines. He looks so cute after a bath because his fur gets all curly just like when he was a puppy. He also smells a lot better too.

More troops left for Aphganastan today. Iowa now has the most troops per capita deployed than any other state in the country. May the Good Lord keep them and all the others safe.