My antique rug went into the shop last week for a fringe repair and he was very quick this time, I'll pick it up tomorrow. That means I'll vacuum and mop and have the room in good shape before we start the inevitable dust build up again.

I haven't taken down the stove hood yet, but may get to that today. I have a big plastic tub for the sink to fill with hot soapy water to soak the screens, but it occurs to me that the screens are inexpensive and easy to replace. I can soak the washable fan parts in the tub instead (after running the filter through the dishwasher - it seems that is possible also).

Antibiotics are not playing nicely with the gut flora. I'm taking a probiotic and have taken the magnesium out of my supplements for the time being. I must do some running around this morning but after that I'll plan to spend most of the rest of the week close to home.

Fall is here but the summer heat is hanging on, at least through today. It looks like starting tomorrow we'll have highs in the 80s instead of 90s. Makes a big difference to yard work (or painting window bars).

Sandra, how is it going in your area? Has the weather improved? Are your injuries all healed?