It is beyond me how firefighters can work in these climates and conditions.  I read somewhere that these fires would not be so great if the land management people would clear out the dead brush and debris between the trees.  I don't know... sounds right though -- less combustible material.

It has been very hot here -- hovering in the 100 plus range to 80s -- too hot for me.  I don't feel like going out much.  Candy doesn't seem to like it either - it puts her off her food somewhat and she sleeps a lot.

I keep busy in the house with a variety of things. There is always housekeeping .. ugh and then I sew and paint etc.  My sewing machine broke (the ankle of all things broke), and so I got a different one used from a thrift store.  That was gambling to get one used from a thrift store,but so far so good.  I have only used it to make a few repairs though.  We will see.  It is unusual piece of equipment, in that it is all real metal - and it is an Italian made machine that was made in 1960s.  So I am using an antique for a sewing machine !  Quite the experience trying to get to know this new addition to my household.  It does seem to have quite a unique personality.

Am still listing paintings on Pixels.Com, and that is great fun.  today I posted my SUMMER FARMLAND painting and then I sent it to Twitter to get some exposure.

I am going to pin it here for you to see.