under slate grey skies

Yesterday I told James I was going to work on marking essays at home and did he want to walk in to school by himself. He said yes and he would take the route that his friends take. (That I never get to take with him for fear that his friends would see me!)
But this morning he changed his mind and wanted me to walk with him. So I did. Taking our usual friend avoiding route.

In the afternoon I walked to John's under slate grey skies to pick up things for dinner.

I have now marked 6/18 remaining.