There is currently a cloud of smoke over part of Alaska (including my part) that is as large as the State of Texas. This is so weird. I can barely see across the street. And it is as hot here as it is in Atlanta, according to a friend down there. But we have been in the 80s and 90s for well over 2 weeks, which is extraordinary here indeed!

For some reason, I got much busier in my business today. They have been encouraging elderly people to stay indoors due to the smoke, so I did more housecalls than usual today.

Just plain strange. Still no letup in sight for the temperatures.