The sun has had a losing battle with the clouds, but it’s a remarkably comfortable day for early August. The muggy breeze doesn’t hesitate in its path to keep the trees dancing, the wind chimes singing, and the humidity less noticeable. A mourning dove is heard in the distance, singing her somber hymn, while some annoying bird chirps maddeningly away in the easement.

Last evening, instead of trotting out to dinner, Laura made the best enchiladas and we dined at her house. It was the perfect ending to a very long week. Thank you, Laura!

I believe I am approaching a slightly more relaxed week and I am relieved. After this past week of health interruptions and plans to attend the Soaring Sounds competition falling through, I am ready for a better week. When I finish teaching this week, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, I will have the next week off from teaching as schools resume around the Miami Valley. My house-management schedule with Dayton Live will kick back into a faster pace in September, so I really looking forward to this respite. I have a few downsizing items around the house I would like to accomplish.

The time for a brief nap is approaching and I am looking forward to replenishing some energy and strength before stepping into teaching mode.

Make it a great day!

TODAY’S ART…

Claude Monet 1840-1926. The Cliff of Aval, Etretat, 1885. Oil on canvas.
The Israel Museum Jerusalem.
Photo: Daniel Rabinovich