You delighted and charmed me again, Susan. My mother used to have clematis at her house in Maine but none were such a dark purple color. And, I must comment that Doggo is very lucky to get such luscious frozen treats!

The family of a childhood friend had a "summer" kitchen in their basement so as not to heat the house and sleeping areas when cooking pre-air-conditioning. We thought it was such an adventure to set the table and eat in the basement!