My daughter broke into tears today because our plans for camping on Labor Day (Labour Day for our Canadian readers) were cancelled due to rain.  I wanted to burst into tears myself (mostly because I'd already done most of the preparatory work), but I pulled myself together and helped my 10-year-old pull herself together.  What a bummer!

Spent a lovely weekend with the love of my life in Chicago.  Visited the Art Institute (where we had our first date about 21 years ago) ate Chicago style pizza at Giordanos (best in the world!) and sailed on the tall ship Windy with the Chicago skyline outlined against the sunset.  Heavenly...  But, what made it all spectacular was my best friend and life partner, holding my hand...  even after 18 years of marriage!!! Sigh.