Half-way through July, with another 2 months of hot weather (at least, in this locale). Pacing oneself through the chores, with the outdoor work in the morning is important. Starting laundry so the batch that can dry on the line will be dry and in the basket before the work clothes go into the washer. This way some of the plank-like towels from the line can go into the dryer with work clothes to speed the drying time. Work clothes and towels come out soft and free of lint.

Time to check for ripe grapes in the copse across the road from the house. Jelly making ahead!