We have two mildly thunder phobic dogs, Gertie and Rigel.  Rigel barks at the thunder, yet also likes to curl up in protected space.  Gertie whines.  So, last night Gertie slept in our bedroom and Rigel went to her safeplace, an enclosed spot by the door to the garage.  With the banging thunder and somewhat anxious dogs, sleep was at a premium last night.

May you live in an interesting June.  Old Minnesota proverb.  And this is one.  As we near the solstice,