It hasn't exactly been summer-like around here despite that it's officially here. Today we barely hit 60 after being about 102 degrees just 2 weeks ago. We've got like 3" of rain in just a few days, but at least it's not flooding here.We've got a 95% complete garage, a nice garden planted, and plenty of other small projects going on. I'm avoiding anything math and teaching related for a while after a heavy spring of both moderating an online course and mentoring a student teacher. I'm reading fiction, moving lots of dirt, digging deep holes, and cutting stair rail lately. It's very relaxing.
If you're not aware of what's going on in Minot, check out the news. It's quite sad. My uncles will lose their home (if they haven't already) and about 1/3 of the city's residents will lose them too. This isn't a water-in-the-basement sort of flood; but rather a cover the roof sort. Most people won't recover. The home we grew up in will be gutted. My parents, however, are fine. One uncle is living with them and they have some provisions.
The Children's Museum was a great place to escape the cold rain today (see below). Phoebe is a turtle if you can't tell what it is she's wearing.