It's been really hot here in NC lately, too. I'm always glad for rain, so I don't have to get outside and water my plants.

Today I have terrible back pain. I knew I shouldn't have lifted that box of cat litter, but I did anyway. I plan to read to try to distract myself from it.

We had a friend over yesterday to eat lunch with us and tell me what she recommended as changes for my first book. AT least she didn't tear it to shreds. In fact, she said she thought it could get published. Yay! I gave her one of my coffee plants. Maybe someone can get them to live long enough to produce the beans.

I'm on a diet plan to help me lose my extra weight and get in better shape. I am 50% fat now. I think lots of it is in my head! The diet really cuts down on carbs and emphasizes veggies and lean meat. I've even allowed to have a bit of dark chocolate. That's sure nice.