Happy August! A glorious morning here in the mountains. Sun! Lots of wonderful, warming sun.

Writer's Tip: To aid with characterization, give your characters a tag--some little self-conscious habit that they do repeatedly. For example, a character might swipe at his nose with his sleeve or another might chew her bottom lip under specific circumstances. Repeat the tag a few times periodically and it will help readers distinguish one character from another. (Don't over do it, though, or it will become annoying.)