It was 102 in Athens again yesterday, about 5 degrees hotter than the weather forecast had said. It's like it got in the habit of being hot and can't get out of it. Even the water in the pool was hot and I got out because I felt like my face was getting sunburned. The air conditioning runs all the time and can't quite get it down to 78 at supper time. Rain was forecast, but we didn't have any yesterday; maybe today. Even the tomatoes and cucumbers are not producing.

The Captain is making good progress on his chicken coop, putting the door on yesterday. I said, "lucky chickens" when I saw it. He is working on it in the garage, so at least he is not in the sun, but it is pretty warm in there. He comes in and drinks lots of fluids. Yesterday, he mixed up something called switchel that I never heard of: water with vinegar and sweetener--when you are sweating a lot and water doesn't quite quench your thirst. He says the women used to bring it to the farmers when they were haying in New England.

We had AC men in yesterday at the Shelter--the third time in a week. They are trying to adjust one of the units because it is dripping on the floor. They changed two of the filters for me, too. Also had to have the plumbers come unplug a toilet again. Worked a little more on my inquiry letter and wrote a lot of checks. Talked to M. about the board meeting the night before; they have come up with a plan; now for the follow through. We have a new family with three adorable small children.

Lunch with Janna, who is back from almost three weeks in the Netherlands and Scandinavia. She loved it and wants to live in Europe, except for her children and friends and life here.

Working on the volunteer roster for the Democratic HQ to open next week.

Made a lovely shrimp and pasta dinner from Rachel Ray very quickly, including fresh basil and cherry tomatoes from the garden.