Rain, I can haz it!

 It's been raining steadily for at least 45 minutes now. The last time I remember it doing this was probably October of last year. I mean, it rained like crazy here last year....up until October, when the Chaos Weather Gods turned off the taps. I mean, completely. This has been one of the driest and hottest years on record for the Austin area (hottest June ever, possibly the hottest summer ever). I went out and collected some rainwater for the inside plants, and got soaked to the thighs. It was great.

Speaking of great, my Big Brother, the Navy Doc (Reserve), comes back from his 3 months of shipboard duty on Thursday! I volunteered to drive everybody to and from the airport, to spare his wife.  There will be a big welcome back shindig on Sunday at some community center at a park. No one has asked me to volunteer. (Thank goodness.)

The Nephew turns 18 this week. Oy. I got him a Spamalot t-shirt and some starter spices from Penzey's, since I'm trying to encourage his nascent cooking interest.

Man, I want a scooter. Anybody want to get me one for Christmas? I promise to be really good.