It's so pleasant sitting in the cool of the day on the west/northwest facing deck! It's now just over 70 F, with a light breeze riffling through the ocean of green maple leaves off to the left. I have my first iced-coffee of the day beside me, also Pixiechonk. Last night was one of early to bed but many wakings through to morning. Once dreams settled in, I was beset by music that lasted until proper waking. Was it Beethoven's Ode to Joy? A Strauss waltz? Something jazzy from the swing era? No...... Sign in to see full entry.