A storm ripped through town last night knocking out the power briefly. No biggie, I don't think, but I will have to go around and reset all my clocks. I hate blinking clocks. I have been known to set the clocks on items that are not mine to set, say microwaves and coffee makers at work.

I have the windows open this morning letting in the cold air. The storm has cooled things down again. It was warm and wonderful yesterday, today it will be cool and less pleasant. Fall is no fun.

Carol comes home tonight after a few days at the wild librarian type conference. Cats will be happy to see her as I have pretty much ignored the poor critters while she has been away.

I'll likely go for a run this morning over in the seement park. The trail at the other place will be too mucky after the rain to be safe.