Desert heat

July is just around the corner and that means the higher temps are coming along. It is also the start of monsoon season. The rain doesn't cool the air or bring in humidity like it did when we lived in MN. But it does a good job of settling the dirt for a bit. It's amazing too that when a monsoon is happening it still doesn't measure much in inches, but causes dramatic flooding. There is no place for the water to do, it just has to gradually soak into the hard packed ground. The first monsoon rain that I witnessed when we first moved here was amazing. Watching the water roll down the streets and hearing it pounding hard on the roof of our trailer was interesting to me and quite confusing to Lola. One forgets what the sound of rain can be like when it doesn't happen often.

The exterminator came yesterday and of course no ants could be found. He sprayed all around our home and out sheds well. Normally he sprays where the ants or insects are coming in but no trace could be found. He told us if we see any to call him right away and he will come back, but we are not to kill the ant. Well this morning no ants could be found. For that I am grateful. We set up an annual time for him to come and spray. The sprays that are available in the stores are not professional grade so you take your chances on it being effective on the insects each year. What worked last year did not work this year, which is why we called a professional. Pete was a very nice man and very concerned that he did the best job that he could. To me that says he is someone you could trust to do the job well. Not many like that around anymore.

Pool time each day has been great. A limit of one hour is necessary to keep from frying to a crisp. Mark doesn't tend to burn, but in the AZ sun, almost anyone can and does burn if in the sun too long. Most of the time we have the pool to ourselves which is what we prefer to get some exercising  done. Otherwise we just float and visit. Most of the residents go to the pool later in the day or evening so they can stay in the pool longer and not burn.

Yesterday the orange maggot come to AZ. He slimmed up the state with his presence and there were protesters welcoming him in Phoenix. That was great to see. Not the welcome he wanted but one he deserved.   He has sullied the title of president since he has never acted like one in any way.

We are staying within the guidelines of social distancing stronger than ever, if that is possible. The virus is still running rampid in AZ and Yuma. Once again it is not a good situation in many states. At least our mayor made it mandatory to wear masks or be fined $250. About darn time too. We have worn mask for so long that it has become a habit to put on the minute we leave the house. We each have several and they get washed each time they are used.