It's a dark dreary overcast day with only a 16% chance of rain predicted.  The weather station says it's raining cats and dogs.  And it's correct! Back in my classroom days in Florida, when it felt like this with dark clouds and the sound of rain on the roof, I used to think how I would love to be sitting with a warm cup of tea and a good book instead of managing a classroom full of energetic students.  I had been out on the porch when the this 16% chance of rain opened up and it brought the classroom image back to my memory. So I'm making my cup of tea to return to the porch and enjoy the peaceful rain.  In the last twenty minutes the weather station registered 0.54 inches and still raining and the wind has picked up. The temperature dropped from 79 to 70 degrees.

My choice of teas for this dark feeling day is "Rosy Mood" with Damiana & Butterfly Pea Flowers, an uplifting tea that supports a good mood.  The tea bag even looks happy.  Since I drink a lot less wine now, I've been focusing on a new variety of teas.  My aging digestive system prefers I leave the wine drinking to other folks. I went to the gym this morning to work on my muscle strengthening routine but didn't walk Konehete as I didn't trust the 16% prediction.  While at the gym I was thinking about making an apple pie or crisp after lunch but that hasn't happened....yet.  I still may.  Right now I'm enjoying the sound of rain and my tea.  Went to the library on the way home from the gym to get another book for this evening.  I've been turning off the TV at least an hour before I go to bed hoping that will calm my brain and allow a full night sleep.  So far it's  been a good move.