June 21, 2017, Prescott-
I tend to disregard the temperature, to an extent..
When we lived in Phoenix, I did what I needed to do,
indoors or out, even in summer.
It just was done in smaller increments.
Today, the solstice, was the longest day,
north of the Equator,
and the shortest day, to its south.
What was necessary, here, got done.
Stepping Stones has more cards,
stationery, an egg beater
and a couple of old, professional-type books.
Days for Girls has several more covers
for the washable products they offer
to disadvantaged girls and women.
I have more space,
in the dining area closet,
in the tall kitchen cupboards
and atop the refrigerator.
Solstice is also a time of accounting.
We friends talked, first of what is pure
and later, of what is really sweet,
in terms of deeds,
as opposed to silver-tongued promises.
Solstice is a time for gathering.
So, the neighbours are outside,
enjoying the coolness.
Solstice is a time for reflecting,
so, after a hearty day,
I am thinking,
how fortunate I am,
to have friends in
just about every community
I’ve ever visited.
A Sagittarian Seeker 
Solstice Greetings! A time to review goals and set new ones. Blessing for your Summer.
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Thank you, Susan, and my sentiments exactly.
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A very productive day, indeed!
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That it was. Hope your summer is shaking out well.
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Sometimes variety is good, but after a while, It can overwhelm!
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The heat has been intense on the Coast — destructive for any productivity! Lots of appointments this week!
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Take them only as you feel up to them, Janet. Appointments can usually be rescheduled.
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I hear it’s hot in Prescott too. Yesterday it was a little cool for June here, but beautiful, in the 70’s.
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I will be in Indiana, probably on the 8th or 9th. It was fairly nice there last year, on July 4 & 5- (Logansport, Kokomo and Indianapolis). This year, also, will be mainly up north (Portage, South Bend and Indy).
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Some people can’t imagine living without air conditioning. We lived in an old house that was built before AC was available. It was designed to be cooled by a cross breeze. If you opened windows on each side of the house the air flow would cool it off quite effectively!
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A good cross breeze is worth its weight in gold. I don’t have AC in this place. Ceiling fans and open windows do the trick.
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You have friends everywhere.
We had an instant dry rain yesterday. I questioned my ability to hear rain, until I looked under the trees where it was still damp.
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Rain will always make itself known!
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I’m glad you are keeping up with your meaningful activities. I made myself laugh this week, with short dashes outside to get things done. I can get terribly ill from the heat.
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Yes, even in the cool atmosphere of Austin, Mother Nature can make it sizzle. Take things slowly, Mark. There is only one you.
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I was reading in the Calgary Sun yesterday that Phoenix got up to 120 degrees which they said is hot even for Phoenix.
I guess Palm Springs, California got up to 120 degrees too.
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117 at Sky Harbor Airport and I’m sure it was 120, in several other parts of the Metro Area. Here in Prescott, we hit 105.
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You are blessed.
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So I see.
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