OK, I am a slow learner. Once again I posted and once again, it failed. So, back to writing on word before trying to post.

Tinker must have a secret! Congratulations on that weight loss!

Herbal teas – mint, linden blossom, lemon balm – are very nice icy cold and refreshing. I kept them in the frig for teenage sons who went through more apple juice than we could afford. They were content with cold tea with honey.

So, here in Montreal, it was 92 in the shade at 5:30, a record breaking day! I have mostly stayed in the house where the air conditioner struggles to maintain 77 rather than the 72 at which it is set.

Laundry on line, then down again in two installments, oregano harvested – I cut off the tops with scissors – after the shade hit that area, a few weeds pulled, a few tomatoes tied, groceries fetched this am at the nearest store.

Prepared for meeting with SPCA. Dealt with emails; getting quicker at deleting the chaff. Emailed back and forth with a woman in PA looking for a rehabber for raccoons. Such a need for more rehabbers.

Started beans for more chili, and distilled two gallons of water. These heat up the K but I keep the door shut and only try to cool LR and BR.

Supposed to cool a bit on the weekend but the hoped for rain is not coming yet.

Keep your cool, everyone!