September

It is my habit to watch the morning news, mainly for the weather, every day before going down to the barn.  Yesterday both local channels and others were covering the funeral of Senator John McCain instead and I got caught up in that.  (Funerals are not my thing.)  I was stunned by the eloquence of eulogies by family, allies and opponents alike.  Three past presidents spoke, as well as a host of political dignitaries.  (How long has it been since Henry Kissinger has been seen?)  It truly was a bipartisan event.  There were tears and some humor.  None ignored the man's temper and foibles, but the common thread addressed McCain's heroism and, above all, his loyalty and fervent patriotism over the sixty years he served our nation.  The senator left some big shoes to fill.

Camille returned from Houston yesterday (yay!).  After a battery of tests there, she was able to transfer her care to a Sacramento facility, and will begin this week.

Bessie Anne opted not to go with me in the morning, even though I assured her I would not leave her outside.  Maybe she was just not up for the walk.

Nature is reminding us she's still in charge and that summer is not yet over.  We're due for another week of high temperatures.  Thankfully the nights are still cool.  That makes a big difference.