Good news from Memphis

Grumpy (I'm feeling bad about the nickname now) is on cloud nine. He is so pleased with his new car -- "beautiful," "wonderful," etc. I was worried, now relieved and happy for him. I hope he hurries home.

I got lazy yesterday, but today I made it out of bed for another early walk. We left the house at 4:50 am (just light) and got back at 6:15 as the sun was starting to hurt. It was 85 degrees when we left, and still 85 when we got back -- almost perfect. Homie got several cooling showers in a series of park sprinklers just off the canal. Now, just a little earlier start next time, just before light, work it up to two full hours and I'll feel satisfied. Today's walk was about 3.5 miles.

When I think about it, it's appalling that there are just two hours in the day when anyone in their right mind can walk around outside here, 4-6 am. It has taken me 19 years to learn to use that time. It is precious, a beautiful time of day to be up and out. Sunrise pinks up the sky, and hummingbirds play.