It's pouring outside and windy. We certainly don't need the rain and I am sure some people are suffering. But it is still kind of cozy to be in my nice house, with people sleeping. Ray built up the fire last night, so it is not too cold here. I do wonder wistfully how many people are getting snow instead, but that would cause a lot of trouble for Athens.

I worked hard yesterday--on the lists for the newsletter and other things. We got a locksmith and changed the locks. One key to open any door. The health inspector came and we did much better. She is concerned about out-dated cans and other items, so we need to be able to prove we can use things after their sell by dates. I had to pay some people that didn't get paid, because M. didn't realize we had to pay them for the days they hadn't worked yet. A two-hour focus group about relationships with the university. Not that helpful, but networking with other organizations was good.

Left about 3:30. Went home, let the dogs out. No word from potential new owners of puppy Cu (who I prefer to call Cameron). I had one dog or the other in the house for much of the afternoon, just not both together. He wants to play with her and she does not like it. Working on supper, with computer and music. Captain and Vanessa called from the road, about 30 minutes away. They had gotten up very early (6) and driven home, stopping for breakfast and lunch. They were quite tired and just wanted me to sit and talk. Captain teased me about the dog, suggesting I was too soft-hearted and that he was here to stay. But he didn't really mind, I think. He is an appealing dog. Ray was at the Democratic committee executive meeting. We ate when he got home and it tasted good. Captain had leftover pasta instead. TV and bed.