What a beautiful day!!  I love it when it isn't too hot and a nice breeze blows through.  Bryan and I sat outside with Patti and Cyndi, chatting and sharing stories.  Good stuff.  It is so good to sit and relish moments like that.  After all of the drama we have had around here lately, it was nice to have the calm. 

    My laptop arrived too!  I sent it in to HP 2 weeks ago to be fixed.  For someone who spends a lot of time on her laptop, it was driving me crazy to be without it.  So, when it arrived, I was happy!!  Yahoo!!  The joy was short lived...one problem was fixed but the main issue had not been resolved.  They did not address it at all!  So, after another hour and a half with a technician, they said to send it in again.  Aaargh!  A frustration to be sure, but, I am thankful for warranties! 

    I just talked to Kent, my truck drivin', pedal to the metal, man.  He had a scare today.  If you live near Sacramento, you know about the freeway closures.  It is not fun to navigate, I hear, and if you are in a big rig, you do not want to miss your detour exit.....I repeat...you DO NOT want to miss it!  Well, Kent missed it.  He said the sun was glaring in his eyes and he missed the sign for the exit.  As he drove by it, he realized, "OH OH!"  He took another exit, praying it was a street he could get through without too much problem, and was ready to call the police to help him get back on the right detour for trucks.  Well, all went well, and after a few extra heavy heartbeats, he managed to get back on track.  Ain't road construction grand!!!

    I am praying for my dear friend, Shirley.  She is having a rough time right now and she could use prayer.  If you think of it, pray for her and her family as they go through these times.  It will all come out okay, but trials are trials!  I am also praying that we hear soon on the house.  Still, no word and I am thinking it is not a good sign.  We shall see. 

    Be well, and as my mom likes to say, "May your days be filled with green lights and blue skies!"