Have a great Fourth of July everyone!!! We're staying home this year. No going to Seattle's Lake Union celebrations. No going on our friend's boat to watch fireworks on Lake Tapps. No family and friends coming over to celebrate like previous years. Just my husband, myself and our cats (Ollie & Chloe) tucked safely indoors. When the fireworks festivities begin here in our neighborhood we're cranking up the fans including television. Meanwhile, the terrified cats will be seeking out hiding places from the mind-boggling event happening outdoors.

Anyway, it's gonna be a very hot and dry fourth here in the Pacific Northwest. Soaring temps are breaking all-time weather records. And more coming next week.

Stay safe. Stay cool if possible. And I'll try not to be such a curmudgeon tonight. Okay, right now I need to get out and water the lawns!

~ June

P.S. Photograph shot last night in the front yard of our house. Reflection on window shows the sun setting behind the trees.