about an inch, with some loud thunderboomers. A welcome reprieve from the scorching heat we've had lately, reaching 115 heat index. Even the grass perked up overnight.

This morning I sat on the front porch just feeling the gentle breeze and watching the birds and clouds float by, and the fluttering hummingbirds and dragonflies among the flowers. Medicine for the soul... so I will be ready to put on my armor and go into battle.