I went out in pouring rain this morning to drive over to Golden Grain Farm and deliver a message. These five big pelicans were in the water at the ravine. They've been in a body of water nearby lately, but not this close to the yard. I was thrilled, or maybe a better word to describe the feeling that went through me like lightning would be "grateful" to live where I do.

Aunt Reta has commandeered the loveseat in my office. She was going to go back to Margo yesterday or today but I hope to keep her a little longer, maybe till Saturday if I'm lucky.