RAMBLING THOUGHTS ON A GRAY DAY

Well, back to the same old, same old. No more walks on the beach, sunning on the deck, eating fresh seafood (not fresh enough, apparently), and watching gorgeous sunsets over the Gulf. In fact, no sun at all. The last two days we've been socked in by heavy clouds, rain, and cold. How soon can I pack to go back??

I did sneak a peek at the 10 day forecast at the Cape and it's mostly sunny days in the 60's. I wish I could have brought a little of that back with me.

But let's face it; it's just not Christmas-y in that kind of weather. So I'll be content to stay here and get ready for the holidays and enjoy the Christmas lights and colors that show up so much better on dark days than on sunny ones.

Jesse is back with us today. Boy, has Rufus missed her and apparently, vice versa. My daughter-in-law tells me that she has been depressed since Rufus left. You would never know it now. Even though I never said a word to Rufus, he got up on his perch this morning, looking and watching, as if he knew that she would be here soon. Of course, he's in for a very rude awakening because he has to go to the groomers today and Jesse is not going. Oh well, it's just for a few hours and then they can play to their hearts' content.

Ah, a dog's life. My niece tells me she wants to come back in the next life as my dog. Come to think of it, I don't lead a life very different from his -- eat, sleep, play, bathe, have friends over, etc.

As I've said before, RETIREMENT IS GREAT!!!