When we appeared puzzled, they added that taking kids back to college and/or the first day of school meant summer was over. Recently referring to our Ben Franklin’s Almanac, we were reminded that August also once was labeled Weodmonath or “weed month.” One FB reader commented, “It’s not the citizen’s job to clear the drains!” Another FB reader wrote, “Glad you’re not MY neighbor.” The recent Senate hearing about COVID-19 reminded me how fortunate my dad was to leave this Earth before the pandemic.