Really

This is just about all that Helene wrought right here:

Really.  My "hello" mat blown over to the front porch bench, which happens when there's "just" a strong thunderstorm.

What is peculiar is how the damage is spotted around town.  Trees and power lines down, some flooding, some very near me.  Tornadoes often do the same thing, as if weather can pick and choose.  It was raining when I went to bed, fully expecting to be awoken by fierce winds and things crashing down.  Nope.  Some branches down, again, nothing worse than I've seen from thunderstorms.

Sad to think that Maggie Smith is gone.  Tremendous actor and wickedly funny.  I recommend "Tea With the Dames" for about the 22nd time.