It's a matter of hours now...

 We've hit summer temps-- 66 when I got up at 5am, and foggy/humid. I don't really mind all that much, since the A/C units are in. This 1890 house stays pretty cool downstairs until about noon, but then it gets sauna-like rather quickly. And the upstairs is wretched without A/C. We tried window fans when we first moved in, and that was iffy at best. And ceiling fans just blow dust around, which brings up other issues like dry eyes and throat. So, A/C it is. 

I have to go to work today to help clean things up and turn in my paperwork. I'll see if my colleague in the English Dept needs any help counting books. Mine are done. In fact, my everything is all done. That's the blessing/curse of having seniors graduate a week before school is out-- I have had ample time to do the chores. 

That all said, I hope you stay as cool as you wish to be. Heaven willing, we'll put up the pool on Sunday, and yes, temps are expected to moderate, but it'll be there for the hot days. I just want to enjoy today, Saturday, and Sunday-- on Monday, Camp Memere starts, and we'll be off and running. Now that I know my eye is not going to blow up and go dark (we hope and pray), I will start in on reading as much as I can, too. 

Not a lot of summer plans, but it's what I have. There will possibly be a ball game in there, maybe a day trip or two, but mostly, I'll be glad to be home. It's been a busy school year. 

Ciao folks. Hugs all around. Keep the faith. The news cycle tells me that the Death Star is forming on the stock market. Ughtastic.

C



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