{"id":17700,"date":"2017-08-10T08:46:56","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T15:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beardogco.com\/theroadhome\/?p=17700"},"modified":"2017-08-10T08:46:56","modified_gmt":"2017-08-10T15:46:56","slug":"lofty-thoughts-on-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beardogco.com\/theroadhome\/2017\/08\/lofty-thoughts-on-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Lofty thoughts on this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It is still hot, although upper 80’s, NOT 90’s thankfully!<\/p>\n

It is very smoky.<\/p>\n

My 3 air conditioners and 2 fans run for 20 hours out of 24. (***Note: I am extremely thankful that I have the A\/Cs and fans AND that I can pay the electric bill – It wasn’t as bad as I feared for July!)<\/p>\n

BUT. <\/p>\n

I realized this morning, that although I will certainly be glad when it gets cooler and the air clears and fire danger lessens … we are in a routine that works for Bear, Auggie and me. When I shut off the air conditioners and fans and open the windows, we enjoy the quiet and the cool morning. We go outside. We try to get 3 or sometimes 4 walks in before the sun gets high enough to heat things up. I do any cooking or baking with the windows open.<\/p>\n

Once it warms, the house gets closed up, the air conditioners and fans are back on – I go to work, Bear and Auggie mostly nap. <\/p>\n

Late afternoon, as I am fading a bit, Bear gets up. We do a very quick outing to the edge of the woods and then back in the cool house for a treat. A little play time as I fix supper and by the time we’ve all eaten it is starting to cool enough for a slow walk in the woods.<\/p>\n

We take a longer walk about 8:00 when it is even cooler and many times there is a light breeze.<\/p>\n

Back in the house, a final treat all around and we settle in for sleep.<\/p>\n

It is a slower routine in the heat and smoke. <\/p>\n

While it is most definitely not my favorite season, I am able to enjoy this summer pace. We are comfortable – mostly :) ! The fresh produce from local growers is at its peak and I am loving every bite of the local bounty. <\/p>\n

It is nearly mid-August. Fall is on the horizon. But every day is a gift of time with Bear and Auggie and I am grateful for this time.<\/p>\n

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