Finally some respite. Yesterday evening we had a few small storm cells going around in the area and we were blessed with some much needed rain. Not a drought buster by any means, but it is nice to see wet ground that doesn't dry up in 5 minutes and experience some lower temperatures.
Thanks to God,  it was just at the right time before I started to think at some solutions to keep my trees and bushes alive. Seeing more water in my pond makes me smile a little. At least I gain a few more days before it dries up completely. If we get some more rain today and tomorrow (best chances) I would feel much better. I will pray for that.

New Semester at the local University. I have been asked to teach an Econ class again. I am still debating if to accept or not. It is the only evening class and for some students the only time they can take the class. How come I feel some responsibility toward these students that I have never met? I am not coaching soccer this season as my kids are not playing it (for now) so I do have some extra time. But both kids are involved in other sports (baseball, volleyball, tennis) and I know there will be plenty of afternoons and evenings when we have to chase our tail to get the kids to their game, practice or whatever.
Do not really need the revenue from teaching the class, even if the extra "play money" would be nice. But that needs to be weighted against the extra "free time" that I would have if I didn't teach the class.

From an economic perspective (just because we are on the subject) this is called "opportunity cost": what I have to forgo if I decide to teach the class, namely more free time.
Is what I am gaining from teaching the class (some extra money, interaction with students, allowing them to take an evening class that otherwise they would not be able to take...) more or less important than the extra free time?
What to do, what to do ...