But then, there's this...

Up and at it early. Surprised to find that much of what I'd written yesterday--and subsequently written off as crap--turned out to be a reasonably decent attempt at a story. Lesson learned. Again. Be hard on yourself, but always look forward. Even when you're looking back.

Drained today. Overcast skies didn't do much to inspire a sunny mood. Had a lot on the mind. That didn't help either.

Big rains came this afternoon. Some hail as well. Grass is finally beginning to look good, consistently. Now if we could just get enough moisture to knock down the fires so we could see the sky again.

Oh, and a rejection slip found its way into my queue this morning from a big pub that'll remain unnamed. One year, four months in the making. Seriously? SERIOUSLY? Good Christ this is a *&%#!2-ed up business.