I went over to the Mansion today to check on the residents during our first heat wave of the summer, it was in the high 80’s today. Under state regulations, the heat in the Mansion cannot be turned off until June 1, and it’s sometimes quite warm in some of the Mansion rooms.

The residents can’t use the air conditioners we bought last year until the heat is turned off, and some of the rooms can’t be cooled because of electrical issues. Where possible, the Army Of Good has provided fans.

When I came up on the porch,  Joan threw arms wide in welcome, and then got up to give me a big hug. It is hard not to love Joan, her radiance always finds a way to shine through. I asked  her why she wasn’t wearing the new socks I bought her yesterday, I noticed hers were different colors, and she laughed and said, “what socks?”

I brought Joan a pair of cotton pajamas to wear at night, her winter pajamas were making her uncomfortable and warm. I ordered four other pairs of pajamas for the other residents who need summer cotton pajamas, they should be here early in the week.

The staff is kidding me about being like Batman, whirling in and whirling out on my missions

Now that it’s warm, more of the residents are sitting out on the rocking chairs in the porch, and several told me the chairs needed cushions, they were sometimes hard on their backs. I ordered four rocking chair cushions, they will be here early next week.

Sometimes I go to thrift shops for low prices on clothes, but for many things, I prefer to buy new things, I want to feel confident about anything that the residents use often, I like to read the reviews and be careful about it. Cheaper is not always better, I have learned.

Joan was very happy to touch and hold her new pajamas, but just to be sure, I gave them to Lorlisa, who was on duty. I got another hug for that. Two of the residents complained about the heat, Joan just threw her arms open to the world and laughed at it.