The morning is dark and will remain so for quite some time, today, as the rain and dark heavens will continue. Tomorrow and Wednesday are hopeful for some sunshine, but it can change.

I had great intentions of completing so many things during my three days of having absolutely nothing to do; however, I spent most of my time in bed watching documentaries and nursing the waves of pain rummaging through my body during the interminable rain over the past several days. I went to dinner Saturday evening with Mama Kay and Libby, and then spent five hours on Sunday with my former student and friend, Alex, taking in a Chinese dinner.

The pooches are either feeling the effects of the weather or echoing my own growly disposition that seems to be clinging a bit more. They’ve all been on the cranky end and quarreling with one another. The depressed weather and agitating body discomfort are not lending themselves to cheerfulness, and my generally positive nature is forced.

On with the day, as much as I would rather return to bed for a few more hours.

Make it a great day!