I'm doing an exercise app that has a double set of squats and my hip has been more sore, I think they're the reason. I should shift my position to a less broad base to avoid that (I'm guessing). I'm getting closer to the idea of calling the doctor and setting up a steroid shot in the bursa. This really gets old.

We're into what I hope is the last really torturous week of summer, highs near 100, and mornings would be walkable if the humidity wasn't so damned high. Walking really is the best exercise for what ails me these days.

Last year I made a lot of jelly, but I'll be sending some of it to family and friends soon. I do need to keep buying new jelly jars when I mail them away. I often put a couple of tablespoons in a custard cup and microwave it to pour over pancakes or French toast, but I don't eat those often enough to go through a lot of jelly myself. Jelly on toast is good, but again, not a frequent breakfast.

I'm still making some pickled okra and giving more of it away. Once this last heat wave passes the plants should slow production.