The heat, we has it

Given our northern location, Whidbey tends to be fairly cool but we do have our summers, usually just in time for the 4th of July. This year, the heat came a week early, right after the churches started erecting their fireworks sale tents. Given the heat, I didn't bring Flash to work, for which he was hugely disappointed. Said disappointment was lessened by a visit from Kevin (aka Chicken) home from a deployment aboard the USS John Stennis. Kevin, of course, thought we got another dog - not recognizing Gracie right away.

Very few businesses here have air conditioning and those who have it, haven't been running it. This I know because folks have been coming in the store to report it. I'm always a bit bemused by this reporting. The bookstore holds no legal authority (that I know of), yet folks insist on telling us this. Usually in very offended tones!

The heat has brought the folks out, though blessed few are purchasing books. Lots of friends visiting today, looking about the shop and chatting. Always lovely to see folks and of course, a few are checking in to see how things are going. I've put out a few requests for help with the Bunhalla beautification project, it will be interesting to see if folks show up. I've put out a few more invitations to the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, a bit of young blood would do us good.

Sorry, rambling now. Too hot to think.