Sigh, Monday already. Not that I'm complaining about having a job to go to. Especially one I can leave at 3 o'clock.

Yesterday morning, more rain. We ended up with almost 2 inches in 24 hours--good for the growing things!

Pancakes for breakfast, baked cookies that my Mom mixed up the day before--homemade slice and bake--nut chip cookies. She came with us to the UUFA, but the Captain stayed home. I had asked him to see if some of the chairs in the basement could be fixed. The sanctuary was full, many people I hadn't seen in awhile, like Alice H., all excited about Alison, our new minister. She is here for a week, doing two Sunday services and meeting with lots of different groups. Next Sunday afternoon, we vote on whether to hire her or not starting in August. I thought she was very good. I really like her down-to-earth direct style. She spent 25 years as a photo editor at National Geographic. My beliefs are almost exactly the same as hers, although of course she emphasize that other beliefs are welcome. She talked about "people curving the arc of the universe toward justice" (not an exact quote) and not believing in God or anything supernatural, while reserving the possibility that some things not yet proven by science may be true. Anyway, looks good so far. There was a reception afterward: punch and cookies, which is why I was baking cookies Sunday morning. Good attendance and "positive energy." She is coming to my house for dinner tonight, along with 13 other people, mostly board members. I am sending Ray and my parents away. I spent most of the afternoon making chicken and rice casserole. And a little time outside working on the yard with Ray. My Dad shredded the chicken, the worst part of making it, so that was very nice. Threw together some supper and the day was over.