By Mike Nistler

OK, here it is, Sunday, and it’s been several days since I wrote in this space. What happened to the time?

I guess I could lie and tell you that my computer washed away in all of the rain we’ve received in the last few days. Rain measurements in these parts were as much as 4 inches, which is great for the crops, good for the lawns, but not so good if you had weekend plans. At least we were spared the tornadoes and damaging winds that parts of the metro area received.

Today’s weather is hot and humid, which is appropriate for this time of summer, the dog days, as they are known by some. My dogs don’t much care for the rain, nor the heat and humidity. They prefer sunny skies and temperatures about 20 degrees cooler. Chasing tennis balls when you’ve got a coat of fur on isn’t all that comfortable in this weather.