Now that we’re into June, the weather has turned much nicer here in Ohio, with sunny days and less wind. I got rained on in Tennessee during my early morning single race on Saturday, but I didn’t mind because I took third place, the races were not delayed, the sun came out later, and my husband and I had a good time.

Meanwhile, it’s getting toward winter in Auckland, but our daughter says there are still some warm days. She takes the dog to the beach when the weather permits. That is one pampered-looking pooch.

Even though I know it’s probably not as warm as it looks, that photo makes me want to be there anyway!