Good morning or good evening, wherever you may be, across the nation and across the world. It is just before 4:00 a.m. in "The City."

The current temperature is 28° under clear-skies. Winds of 1 mph make it feel like, wait for it, 28°! Today's high of 49°, will be much warmer than yesterday. All of that will be under cloudy-skies with winds of 11 mph!. There is a 20% chance for rain-showers in the forecast from the NWS. In addition, that forecast calls for several more days of sub-50° temperatures. The forecast calls for us to break into the 50s permanently by next Tuesday. The sun will rise this morning @ 6:50 a.m. and set later @ 8:36 p.m.

The Small Craft Advisory is now over, but it has been replaced by a Freeze Warning in effect until 8:00 a.m. this morning. Temperatures are forecast to fall into the mid 20s with even some low 20s overnight. Some fruit trees will start to experience damage after several hours of temperatures 25 degrees or colder. Why? An unseasonably cold and dry air-mass is in place. As the clouds scatter and winds diminish, the temperatures will fall off rapidly. Damage to some fruit trees will begin after several hours of temperatures 25 degrees or colder. Other sensitive vegetation could sustain damage without protection. A Freeze Warning is issued when temperatures are forecast to threaten outdoor plants or fruit trees. Those with agricultural interests in the warned area are advised to protective action. Any potted plants left outdoors should be covered or brought inside away from the cold. Fortunately, my seedlings are nice and warm in the man-cave.

Yesterday, I accomplished more than I expected. We collectively finished the latest crossword puzzle from the weekend edition of the Grand Haven Tribune and did those aforementioned indoor chores.

We got up late, so my plans to make a stir-fry for lunch became a stir-fry dinner. Lunch was vegan baked-beans and a salad. I neglected to take a pic of my best stir-fry to date, but fortunately, our Senior Staff Photographer had her Smart Phone handy and snapped this picture just before we ate.

Along with some overnight preparations by the Chief Cook and Bottle Washer, it took me about one-hour to prepare.

Each time I make a stir-fry, it is a bit different than the last. This one was especially tasty.

Before dinner, Mary repaired to her office and coloring studio to add more details to her latest effort. She tried a technique that is the reverse of what is generally recommended, but it looks great!

Before my adventures in the kitchen, I repaired to my studio to practice more of that music I've been working on over the last few days. I'm not quite there, but I am getting close to a public performance.

Today, I have some home-maintenance to do and that's about it. I will get in more practice time in my studio too.

Mary will return to her regular role as Chief Cook and Bottle Washer. Speaking of that role, I made quite a mess while I was making that stir-fry yewsterday, but she cleaned up after I went to bed. I am thankful for her assistance.

We may or may not get out with the fur-children. A lot is riding on that forecast for rain. Ciao.