Everything Costs More

Today ended up a nice day.  The sun was out and the temps were moderate.  Sweetz and I decided to run around town and get some errands done: bank, post office, gas fill-up, grocery shopping, Lowes for gardening supplies, etc. The morning was crisp but was tolerable in my light jacket as long as I stayed in the sunshine.  We saw these two beautiful dogs in the back of a pickup outside Lowes. 

And we saw a local business being torn down following a fire.  We sat in the car and watched the trucks and heavy equipment pull out metal and wood, knocking down the roof and the walls.  I doubt it will be long before the entire structure is totally removed.  Wonder how  long it will take before a new business will be built and thriving?