This day is about as beautiful as it gets with sunshine, breezes, and temperatures in the mid to upper fifties. Tomorrow through Wednesday, we have expectations to see the temperatures in the mid-sixties, and after a brief dip to the fifties for several days the sixties return with a surprise visitor at 70 degrees next Monday. After that most welcome guest, we shall remain in the sixties and upper fifties!

Now, keep in mind that this is Ohio, and anything can change within a few hours.

I finally feel caught up on my rest; somewhat. I did return home by 11 PM, last night, after house managing a delightful production of the Jewish Community Center’s TUCK EVERLASTING in Dayton Live’s PNC exit on the southeast corner of Ludlow and 2^nd streets. It’s a very nice black box theatre, and the facility is quite nice. It brought back some wonderful memories of when Kay Bosse and I directed PETER PAN for the Jewish Community Center. It’s moving on thirty years since that production and it was when I got to meet the multitalented Carol Finley who has become a landmark in Dayton’s theatre community, and a terrific asset to the board and productions for the Dayton Theatre Guild.

Before the performance, I got to meet a super couple who are heavily involved in the performing arts, and I do hope to meet up with Krystal and Brad Combs, again. A truly nice, invigorating couple.

I spent a good deal of my Sunday morning snuggling and napping with three of the five pooches. In 45 minutes, I begin teaching which will last until 11:30 PM. Tomorrow morning, I will be out of the house by 7:30 AM, returning by 2:30 PM before it is time to teach at 4 PM.

This afternoon, I dusted using a recipe that is supposed to help eliminate frequent settling. In a spray bottle, I poured 2 cups of water, ¼ cup of vinegar, a few drops of dish detergent, a few drops of scented oil, and a tablespoon of olive oil. My fingers are crossed for this test as I live in a very dusty home, despite nice furnace filters, and other attempts to ward off the dust. However, I do live with five dogs who promote dander and dust. I also threw in a load of dishes and cleaned the bathroom. Even all the drains have had their allotment of baking soda, vinegar, and a hot water chaser.

I am satisfied with the amount of rest and the balance of household chores for this day. On with lessons and the start of a new week.

Seven months from today, I shall celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of my earthly premiere, thus entering my sixty-first year.

Make it a great day!