cool, sunny Memphis Nov.

We survived the storms of yesterday. It was really cool (no pun) to follow the progress of the front and feel the much cooler air move into Memphis after the thunderstorms. I had a rough time driving home from work, as apparently, I left just in time to drive into the "teeth" of the front as it moved thru and beyond Memphis. That old truck of mine is not as reliable as it was some 400 K miles ago, so I was "up on the wheel" and really focused on what little road I could still see through the pouring rain. But, I made it to the safety of our house and road the remainder of the storm out from the comfort of my couch! Today is bright and the temp most likely won't hit 50. I heard it may drop to the high 20's tonite! This is really a great time of year with the holidays approaching and cooler weather settling in. Just as I had to suffer through the heat of summer w/out AC in that ol' truck, it doesn't have heat either, but it is easier to bundle up to stay warm than to stay cool in there, so I won't complain too much. Hey, it runs and gets me to work and back (knock on wood).

Adjusting better now to my Mom being gone. I have found a new strength and focus so that I can still hope to make her proud of me and be what she would have wanted. God works in mysterious ways I guess. Haven't cried any in over a day now, so that is a good sign, right? Time to hit the road. It is 2:36 CST and I have gotten all my work done for classes thru Saturday and even started on Monday's lecture. I am giving exams on Friday in both classes and they are done, copied and ready to go! So, adios amigos and sianara hasta manana

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