It's hot. It's really, really, humid. It's really, really hot-and-humid. It's "makeup melts right off your face in the ten feet between house and car door" hot and humid. And the afternoon thunderstorms have kicked up in earnest - yesterday's was a doozy - spectacular lightning, driving sheets of rain, small branches falling from the trees....we get this nearly every day at this time of year. They're extra fun because they usually hit right around rush hour, turning our already bad traffic problems into sheer insanity. It's so miserable, the only sane response is to plan a life that involves moving, as quickly as the heat will allow, from air-conditioned shelter to air-conditioned shelter, and forget outdoor activities unless it involves being neck-deep in a body of cool water. Except, of course, from around 2 p.m. on, when the afternoon thunderstorms start brewing...and this lovely weather will go on well into October. You only think you'd like to live in Florida.


I spotted another Mr. Coffee Iced Tea Maker fanatic at Gliss. I swear, I'm so in love with mine that since I saw Target has reduced the price a couple of bucks, I'm going to go pick up a second one for the office this evening (after the rain stops) and get everybody onto my addiction. I can't be without my iced tea fix anymore! I've cut way back on my diet soda consumption, and tea is good for you. Especially Luzianne iced tea with some Splenda and a slice of lemon. Iced Tea Heaven.


I've been given the green light from Sorority Girl to start the Sitcom Chic, so I must get going on that one this weekend. I've been mumbling to myself about needing a cotton afghan at 3 a.m., when the air conditioning that made it possible to fall asleep gets a trifle chilly, but can't decide on a yarn. The issue is machine-dry-ability. I cannot imagine a "dry flat" afghan, though I know people make them, it strikes me as wildly impractical in a house with bed-sleeping pets. I like Cotton-ease and it meets the easy-care test, but the colors are a problem - unless I pick only two or three colors. Right now I'm thinking of white with Candy Blue - the end result would look somewhat Wedgewood. Or maybe white-pistachio-banana cream. First I should decide on a color scheme for the bedroom, which is in dire need of paint. So much to do, so little focus. I'm blaming the heat.