No rain today. Currently, it's 80˚F, with the heat index at 82˚F. Today, I finished reading Absolom, Absolom! . And it was Lydia's second birthday. Spooky spotted two male five-lined skinks ( Plestiodon fasciatus ) dashing about the tree outside her studio window and took photos. I went with Spooky to Publix, and we got stuff for spaghetti. I've had worse days off. Please have a look at the current eBay auctions . Thanks. Later Taters, CRK 1:50 p.m.