Hello Blendfriends, good Monday to you! I just did Brian's Strength Basics 💪 workout, and I am a little puddle of sweat💦. Not that hot out yet, but I got a burn🔥. Today's thought follows on from the topic of heat, real and metaphorical: "A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water." (Eleanor Roosevelt) ☕

Here's to the strong women on this forum, there's been no shortage of life challenges lately. May you steep strong and stay sharp. Adding a thought for the folks out west who are confronted with wildfires, may they know relief soon.

Our city still has terrible air quality, but in temperature, I'm somewhat relieved that today is only forecast to 26, tomorrow to 25. That's a change in the forecast. I may be able to bake bread tomorrow, after all. I'm looking forward to better air, to go harvest my garlic, move the basil, dry some mint, all that good stuff. But for today, I need to get to work, so that's it for me this morning. Have the best possible day, everyone!