Good morning mylot...I think.

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Sometimes, the day just doesn't start out right. Today was one of those times. I woke up early this morning as the phone was ringing. I am always concerned when it rings really early in the morning. My cousin called to say her Dad (my uncle) died this morning. This is the very last family member of the elder generation. I am close with this cousin, so we talk often. Her Dad did not have any quality of life left. He was in a memory care nursing home, as his memories and his mind had been so bad, he had Alzheimer's. He could remember intricate things, but everyday memories were completely gone. His wife died a few years ago of heart failure. In the last few months, he couldn't remember the name of his two adult children, he knew that the faces were familiar, but they had to tell him on their visits that he was their Dad. He was 94. He was such a good fellow, helped me move several times, mowed my big yard when I was sick, etc. One of the best of the really old school generation. I like to think that now he will be reunited with his wife and oldest son, he missed and loved them so much. We are basically living in a dust storm here, it's harvest time in the Midwest, and the farmers are out day and night. We have had only a few tiny showers in weeks, and we need some rain so badly. All of this dust has affected people with allergies, and I have that problem. Yes, I take meds for allergies, but nothing is strong enough to combat this thick dust and it's just not fun. It keeps triggering me to get migraines, which I hate. Today, I hope to get some things caught up here at home. I plan to pace myself and not overdo it. I may even take a nap! Istock photo