Walkies

So there is a chance the apocalypse might not come off after all.

A welcome change in the weather has given us a hint of autumn and the possibility of clearer skies across the Medford area for the foreseeable future.

“Until Wednesday, everyone can breathe a breath of fresh air,” said Shad Keene, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Medford.

Past Wednesday, Keene said it looks like the area should get more variable weather conditions that could help usher in some rainfall in September.

As soon as Monday morning, there is a chance of light rainfall in the region, he said.

Considering the variable weather, Keene said it’s unlikely we’ll see much in the way of unhealthy air in the days ahead, though we’ll likely still get some smoke from the 87,701-acre Klondike fire to the west of Grants Pass and the 1,971-acre Ramsey Canyon fire north of Sams Valley.

Which meant I was actually able to go for a short walk this morning.  Much to the shock of my knees and lungs.  Being stuck more or less indoors for 45 days will do that to you.  Time to start with the whole working out thing again.

And after going walkies I made

• Southwestern pulled chicken
• Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
• "Turkey" tamale bake 
• Roasted onions and peppers

I substitute Boca burgers for the turkey in the tamale bake,  add a can of black beans to the soup, shred the chicken meat and throw it back in after thickening the sauce with a bit of cornstarch slurry.  I serve it over rice with the onions and peppers

I also finished the clothing laundry for the week.  Three loads folded, hung, and put away.

And now I am tired.