Scorcher

We have central air. For the first time ever. And let me say it has been yet another welcome technological advantage of this house in the last day or two.

Usually, we are fresh-air, open-window people, and our house, we have noticed, is blessed with great breezes.

However.

When the air stops moving entirely, and begins to liquify and condense on your eyes, it's time for plan B.

This has not stopped the occasional venture outside, if only in quick and futile bursts for much needed activities. Like picking our first bell pepper.

I may have jumped the gun a little bit – it was still a bit small and green on the inside. But it did the trick without going to the store, which is exactly the point. Success!

In other news, the flowers are at that point where they're looking a little beleaguered, especially due to the heat of the last few days. But the daylilies are in! Here is one I inherited from the previous owners:



And here's one I planted:

Not bad for not knowing what colors the previous owners had planted, amirite?

I also bought some red ones, which are planted directly between two beds of orange ones aand will throw everything off. Ahh, chaos.

Other views, just for nice:

E's shutter project is nearing completion, at least for the front side of the house. Look for a post on that in a day or two.

Inherited butterfly bush:



So its just us and some dry, dry land, some never-say-die plants, and heat by the pail full. Midsummer has arrived.