Rain. Lots of rain. And it’s cold. It’s only 42°, but feels much, much colder outside. The rain is to stay with us above 75% until 3 AM. It is expected to start turning into snow early Wednesday morning. The grey sky appears vulgar to allowing any cheeriness. There are lots of wet and muddy paw tracks coming into my study from the deck.

I am currently on the No. 17 heading back home. I left the house at 9 AM to return something to Amazon Prime at Whole Foods. I was in and out in less than five minutes with my transaction completed. 

There is only one thing on my official docket for today, and that is going to El Toro Mexican Restaurant with Mama Kay, Mary, and whomever else Mama Kay grabs after Noon mass.

Harrigan continued sulking and staying in my bedroom all throughout lessons, Sunday and Monday. Even the students she’s known for years could not coax her out to get some loving. At one point, I had a break, Monday evening, and blocked the others out of my bedroom so I could spend time with Harrigan. She and Hoskins snuggled on each side of my head, last night, sharing my pillow.

I wrapped up my Monday evening, finally, just short of midnight. I only required one bathroom break and fortunately I returned to sleep, which has not been the case for the past three or four days.  Once upon a time, I easily survived on four hours of sleep each night and maintained a challenging schedule. Those days of having additional hours are no longer a part of my regimen. 

I’ve about 10 minutes remaining before I get home. There are a few things I would like to accomplish before meeting up with Mama Kay for lunch. On with the day and the rainy, cold, and grey.

Make it a great day!