Monday was muggy primarily and sometimes dreary; however, it turned around with sunshine, less humidity, and a great breeze. By early evening, a rain shower arrived, and folks were posting lots of photos of rainbows.

It’s Tuesday and I am sensing rain with the dull grey sky, but none can be found in the forecast. My body is not predicting any rain, either.

I am hoping to dive more deeply into writing and research in the next few days.

Today, at 2:15 PM, it will officially be the 31^st anniversary of my grandmother’s passing.

Donna Mae Clary Barmes was born in Boone Township, Madison County, Indiana, on May 8, 1924, and passed away of colon cancer in Indianapolis, Indiana on this date. Grandma Donna was an exceptional force in my first twenty-eight years and the impact is felt to this day. She came from a long line of pranksters and laughers, and I am proud of this component of my heritage.

Every year at 2:15 PM, I sit at the piano and play “Red River Valley,” one of Grandma’s favorite songs. In my study, Grandma Donna has her own little nook with her photo and the clock she gave me one Christmas. When I returned from Indianapolis a few hours after her death, the first thing I noticed was that the clock had stopped at 2:15 PM.

It’s time to move on with my day.

Make it a great day!