Today was a gray day in several ways. The weather was gray for one, but the result was cooler weather; proof there is a silver lining in every cloud. Our friedns from Virginia visited for a few days but left to go home today. Given they used to live not far from us and we would see each other on a very regular basis, their moving had a serious impact on our lives. They’ve been gone for about two years but we still miss them. Theri vistis are always great but their departures are always tearful.