The morning skies let loose with at least six hours of solid rain, and I was out in some of it.

I returned to bed until 8:30 AM, excited to have a full day off. At 9:06 AM, I stepped onto No. 28 Kettering-Loop to make my way to T-Mobile to upgrade my phone and then to Dollar Tree to grab a few items.

At T-Mobile, the sales associate was honest with me and explained it would be better to wait until August or September to get the iPhone 16 and avoid the iPhone 15 which is not a true upgrade as to what I currently have with the iPhone 13. I appreciated his integrity.

I returned home and decided to make a second stab at Bright Moon Chinese Buffet near the intersection of Wilmington Pike and Dorothy Lane. It was very good. By the time I left, the rain had ceased.

Back at home, I napped until 3 PM when my grocery delivery arrived. At 4:30 PM I decided to grab No. 17 for downtown where I watched NOWHERE SPECIAL at Neon Movies. Whoa!

The Overview: “John, a 35-year-old window cleaner, has dedicated his life to bringing up his 4-year-old son, Michael, after the child’s mother left them soon after giving birth. When John is given only a few months to live, he attempts to find a new, perfect family for Michael, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation.” It was an emotional movie but one that kept the heart brimming with joy while the eyes finally brimmed with tears.

I had some time before No. 17 arrived so I picked up with one of my favorite past-times by capturing some photos.

Chief is on a rollercoaster of life. Some moments, he’s listless and unmoving while at other times he’s boisterous and playful with the others. I’m forever riding the fence of making “that” decision and continue to trust my gut.

Saturday and Sunday are double-headers with Dayton Live. Downtown Sunday will end early enough for me to return home for teaching the remainder of the afternoon and evening.