-After a few days of lower humidity levels we seem to be back in the sweat zone. Maybe even more than my trip to Arizona the past few days have made it clear to me how much humidity makes a difference. 30 with lowish humidity is entirely tolerable if you have a fan. 22 and high humidity is a recipe for sweat and aggravation. Hopefully we can slide back down the humidity scale in the coming days.
-It seems that our balcony garden is a favourite site for at least one of the neighbourhood squirrels. Frustratingly the squirrel seems to be picking tomatoes and peppers and burying these finds in the other pots. This is frustrating because we keep losing almost ripe food, and because I know that the squirrel isn't even eating or coming back for its treasures.
Though the tactic was borne of laziness, by leaving the porch light on last night I think I have found a way to discourage this visitor. Hopefully the squirrel won't clue into the fact that the light being on doesn't mean that there are humans watching.
-Despite my best efforts, Jeannette's interest in following the Olympics has spilled over a little. While I seem to be able to keep myself away from the live television coverage, I must say that I find some of the newspaper and social media coverage particularly consumable. The very positive aspect of consuming sports content in this way is that I don't have to listen to the inane commentary that typically accompanies live sporting. I have no idea why broadcasters are so afraid of letting viewers watch the sports uncommented upon. Is this a weird hold over from the visual-free radio era?
-I guess today was Regatta Day in St. John's. Apparently we are due for a Civic Holiday in Ottawa this Monday. Exciting!
Update: Apparently the upcoming holiday is called Colonel By Day, which I can't help wanting to read as the first part of the following sentence: "Colonel by day, X by night."
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