We awoke to a soft and gentle rain that turned to a bit of
snow. As of a few minutes ago, it is not sticking but in
this awful drought, we rejoice in what moisture we can get.
Our lakes are going dry and boats are marooned in the mud.

I have added a few children to my home from school route.
Ashley's friend, McKenzie D. sometimes comes home with Ashley
and waits for her mother to get off work. They aren't nearly
as much fun as Adrienne and her friend, Dakota. Dakota just
lives a block from me. They are both very open with me and
I like hearing about what they are up to. I guess the
mid teens are my favorite age, difficult though they be.
They are struggling so hard to grow up but deep down are
really sweet and in need of affection. By the way, there
are so many McKenzies in elementary school that they have to
use the initial of their last name to differentiate among
them.

I wonder why sur names have become such popular first names.
I was taught that when you marry you drop your middle name
and your maiden name becomes the middle name such as
Jane Brown Evans. I admit to being old fashioned about
some things like bare legs with dresses and dress shoes.
Not that it is important in the grand scheme of things.

Have a wonderful day!