We took a break from our usual action-adventures this month and kicked back with a more laid-back game called Stray. Set in a neon-lit, post-apocalyptic cybercity, we play a stray cat evading zorgs and sentrybots as we uncovered the mystery of this robot-inhabited world. We finished the game over a few short sittings with our 1-month PS Plus Extra subscription, which gave us time to try out other titles like Crash Bandicoot 4 and The Crew 2, where we raced cars, trucks, and boats across the continent. I also expanded my VR gaming repertoire by completing the Vader Immortal trilogy and Pistol Whip campaigns. Westley and Melody picked up a less violent pastime with geocaching, which had us searching under street signs and lamp post covers with his friend Liam for a chance to sign logbooks and uncover trinkets at the Yolo Bypass. We continued the digital-age treasure hunt as we explored new dining options this month including Korean soups at Jeon Ju Gom Tang & BBQ, nem cuon and banh xeo at Quan Nem Ninh Hoa, lamb shanks and lentil stew at Maydoon, loco moco and malasadas at Kau Kau, and sushirrito, sammich, and melty mac at Local Kitchens. We missed the soft opening of Mochinut in Davis, but were underwhelmed when we finally got a taste. Otherwise, we battled the heat wave with Sunday visits to the public pool, where Westley took his first leap from a diving board, and shaved ice which was much tastier from a store than a truck. I also took my parents to SF for a dining splurge at Benu to celebrate my mom’s birthday and recovery from surgery. At home, we got new plants, a new fire pit, and a new crew for yard care. Hopefully all three will actually last!