Hot July Daze

Thursday, July 04, 2024

The weather prediction is for unusual temperatures covering the West Coast today and for more days. We Central Oregonians are anticipating triple-digit heat and are warned to plan for staying cool enough indoors and outdoors through the overheated days and nights.

That’s the expectation on this July 4th. Tonight, open windows will let hot air into our homes, accompanying the noisy, lengthy serenading of exploding bombs and skyward rockets. We must hope no sparks ignite something highly flammable in this dry heat.

Despite the many weather warnings, last night’s was wonderful, and the coolness continues this morning. I’m not on today’s work schedule, so I will be home to ensure all stays okay through the heat and noise.

Yesterday, a customer gabbing with me offered very welcome news: Tyler Newton, a very capable equine veterinarian who used to be with Bend Equine, still is working locally and has his own mobile practice.

Tyler had been at my place several times to examine and treat my donkey, Pimmy. He was capable and kind. Sometime later, I heard, and unhappily, that he had left Bend Equine; and that practice was tight-lipped about his whereabouts. Now that I know how to contact Tyler, I will call him tomorrow to say hello and learn about his practice.

Dear Friends: Even idle chatter can spark unexpected insights. Diana