Alffe - I'm sure that was fun. My mom was a Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw groupie.

Goofy and Wren - Have fun staying out of trouble and cleaning. Wait a minute - that doesn't sound like fun.

Bizi - If we ever get the chance to meet, please warn me beforehand if you've eaten Alffe's garlic paste.

Addy - Have a wonderful time.

I'm bracing for an extended period of heat and humidity without any AC. A day or two here and there isn't bad, but those stretches can be dangerous. I'm still amazed we lost over 700 people to a summer heat spell one year. I feel like I'm about to step into the boxing ring with Mother Nature.

My husband installed a fan in the attic this morning to see if we can draw in a breeze around here. I was so impressed he didn't fall through the ceiling, and the house is still standing.