Each morning, the sun is taking longer and longer to escape over the trees and roof lines to the east. It’s another somber reminder that summer is subsiding. Yet, the golden burst of light that is now shining at 7:30 AM holds the promise of a beautiful day. Monday, however, is scheduled to rain all day. And I’m sure my body will begin reacting by this afternoon or late evening.

Saturday, go productive on many sides, was someone lame in accomplishing what I intended with research and writing. At 6 PM, after introducing Colonel Deeds to Mama Kay‘s cousin, Sue, and let our friend, Mary, love on him for a moment, the four of us traveled to southern Centerville to dine at La Piñata. By 8:30 PM, I was in my chaise lounge on the deck, surrounded by five loving pooches.

I’m insisting on a full day of research and writing with the hopes a few interruptions. Nicole Melin left a large bag of produce from her garden on my front porch and for the past 20 minutes, I’ve been contemplating what to make. I am always so appreciative of Nicole’s offerings from her garden.

It’s time to get this day going while I’m feeling some energy and my body is cooperating. It feels so strange and awkward to have a vigorous and sharp mind without the body to match.

Make it a great day!