Rain and More Rain

Well, the rain began Friday, maybe Thursday, and we have just had a ton and more is on the way. Thunderstorm warnings and watches- tornado went through Cook county yesterday. Rain and rain and rain.

Not that I'm complaining, really; we've had a wet winter and spring, which I believe has had a wonderful affect on the gardens. But the humidity is troublesome- 70%, 80%. When I mowed the lawn yesterday (it needed it!) around noon, the heat index was 98 (10 degrees higher than the temperature). I was having issues with the heat.

There is not much I can do outside with weather like this, although the gardens are desperate.

So what will this summer bring?
This weekend, I am taking care of a few things, but otherwise, just relaxing.
I am going to work on my "lists" for the season; schedules, plans, etc. Of course, I have a ton of things to do and then things I want to do.

I would like to see Dad and Grandmother, but with the price of gas, I do not see it. In addition, I have to consider Candi's health- she is really not fit for travel. I guess I could fly, but that would be a whole other set of headaches (current problems with airline industry).

Viajero (Spain travelers) meeting tomorrow evening in Freeport.
TPRS workshops the 16th and 17th; I'm staying at Mom's house.

Plenty to do around the house: gardens & yard; garage; every room needs some sort of attention (organization) and a good clean. I really need to organize the basement and garage with shelving and storage containers. Then I can deal with the aesthetics.

Personal things: weight (ballooned); gym (why is this such a struggle?); quit smoking (I'm going to try a different way); maybe begin therapy again (I feel 40 is looming like a vulture); David.

So, that is it for today.
I really have to get things moving.