The reality of summer is fast approaching. Triple-digit temperatures and hotter, drier winds will soon be the norm. There are things you can do to protect the beautiful plants that grew so well because of recent ample rains.

Recent Canadian High School graduates Reagan Cochran, left, Colton Cooper, Ethan Jackson, and Twister Kelton represented the state championship Wildcat football program one final time as a part of the West team at the XXXIII K101 Classic Bowl in Woodward, Oklahoma, on Saturday. The East squad won 26-8. Cooper recovered a fumble in the game, and Cochran was honored with a $2,000 scholarship. PHOTO PROVIDED

A cousin of mine reportedly said, “I can’t imagine living in a house where other people have lived!” I don’t know if she really said this, as I heard the story secondhand. But it stuck in my mind because every home I’ve owned has been lived in by other people, and a few people have died in them as well.

INGREDIENTS: Lamb chops Olive oil Fresh rosemary, chopped Garlic 1/2 cup champagne wine vinegar 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 cup fresh mint, chopped DIRECTIONS: The marinade. Prepare a marinade of olive oil, fresh chopped rosemary, and garlic.