Rock Climbing, Gray Skies, Comfort Food

1. I'm thrilled when I check my daughters' blogs and see they've posted new entries. Because we are far apart, our blogs help us keep up with day to day activities. Today I opened this one. My daughter caught Marian doing this in search of candy:

 2. The rain came as promised, watering in all the new plants I put in yesterday. It felt like a true day of rest with the dim light and hushed sounds of rain.
3. An old-fashioned meal of baked chicken, mashed potatoes, etc. New recipes are fun, but the tried and true meals from our childhood are pure comfort.