"As long as old men sit and talk about the weather, As long as old women sit and talk about old men." --Forever and Ever, Amen, by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz.

It's easy to begin a conversation with a comment about the weather. What's happening now weather-wise is perfectly observable as well as our reactions to it. We may also opinionate about the weather of the recent past and the near future ... brag or complain ... exhibit our whole cosmic attitude in a nutshell.

Why? Because it's not the weather that matters (it's generally quickly forgotten), but our attitudes. PBS's Roger Rosenblatt in his book, "Rules For Aging," puts it well:

"Rule #1: It doesn't matter
Whatever you think matters-doesn't. Follow this rule, and it will add decades to your life. It does not matter if you are late, or early; if you are here, or if you are there; if you said it, or did not say it; if you were clever, or if you were stupid; if you are having a bad hair day, or a no hair day; if your boss looks at you cockeyed; if your girlfriend or boyfriend looks at you cockeyed; if you don't get that promotion, or prize, or house, or if you do. It doesn't matter."

It's 78 degrees and cloudy this morning here in Canyon Lake, Texas. It's misting a bit and looks like possible rain. The TV weatherman in nearby San Antonio predicts the high will be 93 degrees with thunder storms and cooler weather possibly coming tomorrow.

It's going to be a great day!