Currently 77 with an average wind from the SW of 2 mph. Feels like 78 degrees. Dew Point 63, Barometer 30.32, Humidity 75%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:13 am, Sunset 9:07 pm.

Cloudy early becoming much sunnier in the afternoon. Slight chance of morning rain. High in the mid 80s. W winds 10-15 mph with gusts to around 25 late.

Cloudy to partly cloudy overnight. Low 64. WSW winds 10-15 mph with gusts to 20 in the evening.

It did appear as if we got a couple drops of rain overnight. At least there is an odd very small puddle here and there. I hate to keep holding out hope, but there is a chance to might get some rain late tomorrow. Really. Or maybe not. What we will get for sure is more 80 degree heat. Right now it looks as if there is a chance – not a large chance, but a chance – of rain most days next week. I guess we’ll see how it goes. It’s nice when severe weather routes around us here in SW Michigan, but when the beneficial precipitation that we do need follows along those same paths? Not so good.

The maniac with the mower came around early yesterday morning to mow up more of the sand out back. And tear up any grass roots putting up the appearance of a fight for existence. Joy. Nothing but joy. The guy must truly hate grass. And I suspect the feeling is mutual.