The weather has mostly been lovely – cool and clear – with, of course, some rain on occasion.
It rained overnight on Wednesday but Thursday was mostly clear. Friday was pretty wet on and off. The weekend was quite nice.
I had to go back to the Job Site on Monday because I forgot something. However, this turned out to have a good side because, as I was opening the car, I heard a funny noise. A crunching sort of noise… Some little underground varmint was eating a stalk of one of the palm-like bushes next to the driveway. Munch crunch, then the stalk would be pulled into the hole a bit more, then crunch munch, pull… I called Rich to come watch but by then I guess the critter had eaten as much stalk as there was and didn't want to eat leaves.
The Painted Lady butterflies are migrating north from Mexico to Oregon and Washington We're on the flight path. Lots of orange butterflies going past. Rich pointed them out to me as we watched the bush.
Rich made a trip up to the North Bay on Saturday to visit friends and take along some things they needed from down here. The cats and I had a good weekend on our own.
This week I read Ill Wind, a satisfying and well-plotted urban fantasy, by Rachel Caine. Then I went out and bought the next two books in the series.
Also, Rich and I (finally!) watched The Incredibles (on DVD). They are. Oh my goodness they are. If you haven't seen this yet, do. It's the best.
In between and around the rest, I've had almost enough naps and plenty of snuggles with the cats. There have been good meals and interesting conversations with Spouse and friends. I've had a chat with my Dad and exchanged email with my Mom.
Onward and Upward.
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