104

So, this is getting ridiculous.

The talk about the oppressive heat is on everyone's mouth these past 3 days. Washington State is known for its mild climate, rainy days and coffee. Pemco, the local insurance company, has a series of commercials touting the usual cliches of living in Washington; blue tarp camping, socks with sandals, etc... Will they have to change their ads?

According to meteorologist, Jeff Renner, the temperature at the airport reached an all time high of 103. This is the official number they're putting on the books and touting as the record. Apparently, someone delved into ancient temperature recordings and discovered that Western Washington experienced its all-time high today. I, personally, don't want to set temperature records. I want to live in my sheltered corner of the country and have the mild weather that I relish.

I did have an awesome salad today, prepared by my sister's friend Janis. She enjoyed her burp cloths, but really, is she going to tell me to my face that she doesn't really care for them? Doubt it. Anyway, she made us rotisserie chicken, orzo, spinach and pesto salad. Never had it before, but I'm frickin sold. I can't wait for my sister to make it as her debut family salad. A signature dish if you will...