It could be up to 100 degrees by noon; I am thinking of all the people without air conditioners or excellent shelter.

Zip (above) loves the fire pile (for the Summer Solstice fire). He loves the nooks and crannies, and I bet it’s cool up there.

There is a heat advisory, but that doesn’t stop life on the farm; it just slows it down a bit.

It closes the gate until dusk when it is more suitable for grazing.

We found two eggs this morning.

Robin is in his hot spot.

Lulu is looking for shade; soon, the barn will be dark and more relaxed.

Zinnia’s in the garden bed.

This next dropped out of a maple tree; seeing how well-built it is is fantastic. It was almost indeed abandoned from last year or earlier in the Spring after babies were born.

Echinacea, from Maria’s garden.

Maria is picking Camomile for our Camomile tea – it’s great.