Air temperature 41 F, wind east gusting over 30 mph, rain showing on the weather radar. Gale warning in effect. Got the trash barrel out dry -- we'll see if it migrates downwind.
Deviant tastes -- I have found some Hugo- and Nebula-winning books unreadable. But then, I gave up on Wheel of Time and Harry Potter after about two books each.
Waiting for the car to be serviced. Shop says it needs $$$, things mainly due to age rather than wear. Not just an oil change and state inspection, this time.