At our little house in the big woods, we are ready for hurricane Sandy, so at noon today, when the sky was gray and there was only a slight mist, I felt I had the time to take my dog, Liam, for a walk. I brought the camera along, and here are some pictures I took, all calm and gray and still.

My thoughts are with our daughter Dee, who is in New York City. I hope she and everyone else stay safe and dry.