Grandson Nathaniel has been in an extremely dressed down mode this summer. He wears a suit and tie to high school four out of five days a week, looking snappier than most of his teachers. The other day when we went to the Bavarian Restaurant, he chose to wear a shirt and tie. John followed suit. I looked like the bag lady in jeans and a top.

When I saw the scarecrow in the neighbor’s garden this morning, I had to bring a photo home. The scarified gent was wearing a tie and a hat! He may not be more effective than lesser dressed crows, but he had a very jaunty attitude.