It was a torrential downpour this morning, yet I found myself dodging puddles and completing the 3.1 mile daily goal. It was actually refreshing without the sun draining all the energy out of my body. Rain soaked my shirt rather than sweat, but the lightening was too close for a post-run swim. I guess I accomplished both at the same time. I filled a rainy afternoon yesterday with the Midnight Run movie with a young Robert De Niro. Today will undoubtedly be more of the same couch entertainment. 

We have a list of items to be corrected by the builder, so we’ve scheduled a meeting this morning to take full advantage of our one-year warranty. They are very slow in reacting to our requests. For example, we still don’t have the hatch to close off the attic access in the garage. Every home has one exactly the same so it’s hard to understand how this could be a three-month project. Fortunately, most of the list is comprised of small, insignificant corrections like window scratches and a chip in the granite countertop. Overall, our home is well-built and professionally finished. We’re very happy here. 

Tally’s morning routine is also disrupted by the rain. Her daily trip to the dog park is delayed and lifeguard duties suspended. In the meantime, she’ll lay around in good-bed and pout. She does not understand weather, especially the thunder that frightens her. Yesterday, she ended up sharing the chair with me, a rare occasion indeed. One or the other of us is always in it but usually not together. I had to put her on my lap as she stared at me with fear in her eyes. She did not jump down right away as expected, but my wife was out running errands so she had no one else to turn to. At least, I’m her second favorite!