We on the interstate that skirts the city today when we went from sunshine to a sudden downpour that was very difficult to see through. Traffic was down to about 30 mph and very cautious, not like most times when people continue to be crazy. We were looking for an exit we knew was near when I saw dry pavement and sunshine less than 29 yards ahead. So grateful that we got out of that horrible downpour safely without any wrecks.

All my meds but one are free this year. Last year I paid from $10-$40 each for my meds but that one.

The one that is not free is $141 for 90 days. I can't believe it. Last year I paid almost $400 per month for it. So grateful for the difference this year!

Our aloof (rescue cat), who has never wanted to come into the house and will tear the walls and windows up to try to get out if brought in, and hasn't liked to be petted walked right into the house when we got back from the lake and has been rolling all over our feet and letting us pet him ever since. Our daughter came over to make sure that he had food and water as usual and we saw two of the neighbors checking on him several times as well on the cameras. This is a cat with his own heated and cooled room off my husband's shop, where he can come and go as he pleases. This time was not unlike every other time we have been gone to the lake or somewhere else. After over 13 years, I guess he has decided to join the family. He has loved Poppy from the minute they met, but hates all other dogs. She goes out to check on him first thing every morning and last thing each night. During the day, they play together, and sometimes he lies in the window of the den and watches her. I guess he missed her and tolerates us because of her. It's a shocking change.

It rained almost ever day here while we were gone. My husband was lamenting how high the grass would be when we got home until the Ring chimed and we saw one of our neighbors mowing our yard as he mowed his the day before we came home on a rare day of no rain. He just made one long swipe each time instead of stopping at the property line. We were so grateful to him when we got home.