I really want to finish my whole-cloth quilt this year.
Here's a shot of our neighborhood.
Looking through the trees.
Our garden is finally starting to produce. Besides a few more of the grape tomatoes, we found this zucchini under a leaf. We had overlooked it. We have another one coming on. (The teaspoon is for size.)
You may remember that I had to record my part for a virtual choir performance of "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" by John Rutter. The finished product was performed during our church service on Sunday. Counting the organist and the choir director, there were eight members of Trinity Episcopal Church who participated. The others were from a number of other faith congregations in Bend. It was lovely to have such a big choir, and we are sharing the result with everyone, not just the congregations that took part. It is dedicated to our helpers: medical personnel and those dealing with the wildfires. Feel free to share with anyone you know who would enjoy it or be comforted by it.
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Sharon, some people in Portland tell me the smoke is even worse there. We have no way to measure the air quality indoors here, but we can barely smell the smoke. We just use the N95 masks to go outdoors if we have to. The AQI is down to 131 today, which is merely "unhealthy."
the trick with the air filter might work. Someone I know suggests putting rosemary in the water in the crockpot.
We have hazardous smoke in Seattle and where I live in Woodinville. It rained last night, but not enough to do any good. Today, we had sunshine for a few hours and the smoke was thinner. We, too, stay home only when we have to go out and wear our masks.
Your granddaughter is pretty and looks cute in the matching PJ's with her doll. I've wondered about you because of where you live. Beautiful area, and have been there several times when in our MH.
I'm still sewing quilts for Project Linus and our group has found a way to get them delivered to the hospitals and other places. I heard that taping an air filter to the back of a fan helps reduce the smoke in the air, but haven't tried it yet.
We probably should do that, even though we haven't driven anywhere since this started. It's probably overdue!
I hear you on the smoke, Peggy! I believe we are in the "hazardous" or "extremely hazardous" category today. When this settles down, remember to have the cabin filters changed out in your car. I did that last year and the dealer, who told me it was "too early and wasn't necessary" was amazed at the stuff collected in mine.
Bonnie, thanks for the tip!
Irene there are many fires. Two of them are expected to join to become one big one. We have firefighters coming from all over the world to help.
Nice post again Peggy. Daphne is a pretty little girl. Nice post as usual. It must be terrible out there with this forest fire. I'm glad you found ways to keep the smoke down in your home.
Photos inside your closets and cupboards too for insurance. So sad we have to think about this every late summer.
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