A rare rainless sunset;  our usual view of late has been  a solid wall of clouds and fog...

...like this

This summer has been so different from last summer in two big ways: the weather and Jimmy's energy level. Like most of the Southeast, it has been all about rain.  It's been a rare day that we don't get at least a shower or two.  Jimmy and I have only played croquet  three or four times, whereas last year we were playing several times a week, and although we try to get in short walks, our usual longer hikes have dwindled.

Even if the weather had been cooperative, our pace this summer would still have been much slower.  Being back on the Rev/dex program really zaps Jimmy, and he needs a lot of rest and a very moderate schedule, but if we stick to our routine, he does well. He looks great, the meds seem to be working, and life is good.  I got a message yesterday from a dear friend, hoping Jimmy and I are gathering plenty of rosebuds: well, we are!