A sad end to summer

I was going to post about how sad it is that it's the end of August and summer.

But today, I received a shock and a real reason for a sombre mood.

My friend's father - who was admitted to hospital almost two weeks ago becuase of difficulties breathing - passed away yesterday. She is part of a tight-knit family, so this is understandably an unbearably difficult time for them.

My deepest sympathies go out to her and her family at this time.

I will also be out of town this Labour Day weekend - which is also threatening to be miserable - so hopefully I'll have things to post about when I return.