The power just went off again,

but it came back on 5 minutes later. Maybe it has to go off here to fix someone else's --- maybe Mildred's. I will happily go without so that hers can get worked on and turned back on. This is another hurricane reminder: don't just be prepared; stay prepared. There isn't always warning when the electricity goes out --- especially not here. 

It's funny how I don't feel the absence if I spend the day outside. I think that works for healing anything mental --- as long as the sun's out, big and bright and hot, ready to doctor us. That's another beautiful thing about Jordan --- she gets it. I've been so proud of how she's adapted to college life. Despite any struggle, she has reached into her healing bag and pulled out water, exercise, and sunshine. That makes me so happy as a mother and as a friend.