I hope you got to instruct your mower guy on where to take out the grass and leave the flowers! My lawn is mostly straw right now, except weedy grass in the garden. I'll use the string trimmer on it one of these days.

This weekend I read of a friend's (former coworker) injury - returning home from the dentist, a bit light-headed, missed the step and fell backwards smack onto her head on the concrete. Turns out her electrolytes and such were all out of whack; she had to lie on the hot concrete until the ambulance arrived. A head injury like that all by itself can be fatal. If you ever look at the coroner's reports in your area, you'll see any number reported as "a short fall." I'm hoping they pay as much attention to her head as her blood work. I lost a great aunt that way, and with all of my homeowner projects around here, it's something I keep in mind.

The weather forecast for the next 10 days is unwavering; all days are 100 or higher. Very low chance of precipitation in view either. All of August and even the first half of September could stay this hot. [sigh]

Time to get some things ready to put in the mail. Some in anticipation of listing on eBay, other things to mail as soon as the package is complete.

Starting up alternate-day fasting again today, keeping in mind protein for the still-healing knee. My diet during the six weeks recovery period was varied and ended up with sugar in it. That is the hardest thing to get off of - sugary cereal, in this case (granola) - one I thought wasn't going to be as sweet and tasted wonderful (of course it did - it was full of honey) - boosted the sugar cravings. I paced myself (a serving was 1/2 cup) but now it's gone and now I'll get the sweet from fruit.