I guess two days of sunshine was a bit much to ask for but it would have been nice. We'll just have to see what the rest of he day brings. So far though, it has been a cloudy and gloomy morning. The weather Channel app says afternoon thunderstorms for today and thunderstorms for tomorow.

We got a lot of our duties accomplished yesterday. We went back up to the church and ran more bulletins. We also went to Wildbirds ^ Things and I loaded up on stuff for the critters. We did the laundry and I got the yards mowed. So, today will be a play day. Ms. Kate and I have a day-date for lunch and a movie at the local Royal Suites theater. We are going to see the remake of Ben Hur. I think this is the third time Hollywood has made this movie. The Royal Suites Theater has recliners for seats and you can order your lunch or dinner right there from your recliner and they bring it to you so you can watch your movie and have your lunch at the same time. These theaters are springing up all across the country. We went to our first one in Portsmouth, VA back in 2001. The rest of our day-date may include a trip to Cold Stone Creamery, a pedicure, and maybe even a trip to the orchard to get some peaches if theere are still peaches to be had. For all I know, it might be Apple season already.

My birds have once again emptied the sunflower seed feeders up by the house as well as the the feeders with the bark butter bits in them and another suet feeder or two. But, it stands to reason because that is where they come the most often and where we can watch them the best. Today has been busy at the buffet though. Lots of Finches, woodpeckers, a couple of wrens and Mr. Fuss-a-lot who came announcing itself proudly, got a few bites of suet, and left. He was much to do about nothing.

I can tell the season is starting to turn. The leaves are already falling off of the Pussy Willow tree at a significant rate. The blossoms on the phlox is getting to be less and less. As we drove up to the church yesterday we noticed that the corn fields are starting to change color too as they go from lush green to brown as the stalks begin to dry up a little. The weatherman said that as soon as we get this front of rain that is at our doorstep, we'll be getting cooler weather. Before we know it, fall will be on top of us. Speaking of weather --- the sun just popped out for the first time today. I feel better already.

It is Friday and the end of the work week, depending upon your job. I hope you have a couple of days  rest and relaxation and I hope that includes time to give thanks to the Lord for your blessings. All oof the blessings we have in our life are a gift from God. Take time to be grateful. Peace.