July 18, 2023

Daily Diary, Day 1052: Another sunny hot day, but not quite as warm as yesterday when it got to low 80s outside. We did turn the AC on for a few hours in the late afternoon when the house hit 79, got it down to 77, which was so much more comfortable! It's 78 inside at this point, so will probably turn it on again as the afternoon sun bakes the back of the house.

I have been doing more editing of the last two chapters than writing new words, but they are in much better shape as a result. Even worked a little on the prologue, making sure there weren't any inconsistencies with the epilogue. I've done my first 40 minute walk, and should be able to do 20 minutes before dinner. Some sleeveless tunics with pockets (to hold keys, phone when I walk) came yesterday, and after washing today, I will try one out on that second walk. Hard to believe only a few weeks ago I was still wearing my turtlenecks and sweat shirts!

I have a scheduled phone call in an hour, so I am going to leave you with another flower (which is also a mystery--but extraordinary!) so I can go and get a few more paragraphs written I am so close to the end, I may even feel the need to write after dinner!