In between raindrops

Air temperature 67 F, wind south about 5 mph, cloudy. Rain overnight, more expected later with maybe thunderstorms. Dew point 65. May be able to get a walk in this morning.

Misuse or language drift?

People keep using "decimated" when they refer to total destruction. The word means "one in ten" . . .

Pedants backwards R us.

Water molecules

Air temperature 70 F and dew point 68. Just back from my morning walk. Didn't get rained on, but damp anyway . . .

Louie wanted me to come back to his steps rather than put in the work to meet me halfway. Actually, I think he wanted me to open the door, but I've told him several times that I don't do doors. He accepted scritches, in lieu.

Rumble thump boom bang

Thunderstorms wandering through, not strong here and we haven't gotten enough rain for runoff. Reports of golf-ball sized hail north and west of us.