woman lying on floater

Had so much stuff going on, maybe I can post about it some other time. But I totally forgot it was my blogging day!

It’s hot out here in New Jersey and it’s only going to get hotter the next 48 to 72 hours. I was reminded of this poor guy the last time we had a heat wave. He was panting like that for a good 20 minutes.

Be safe out in the heat y’all!

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33 responses to “July Heat”

  1. KikiFikar Avatar

    Stay cool Mike and vent if you need to! 😊

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thanks Karen! enjoy the pool weather šŸ˜€

  2. CJ Antichow Avatar
    CJ Antichow

    Ohhh okay there you are! Stay cool Mike, find some water to jump into!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      omg you’re so right! when I got home after all the work, I totally just jumped into the pool I didn’t even care lol

  3. Hazel Avatar

    Stay hydrated, Kuya Mike. Well, it’s always hot in the Philippines.😁

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thank you Hazel! yes, I can imagine how hot it is there! šŸ˜€

      1. Hazel Avatar

        My pleasure, Kuya Mike

  4. The Creative Chic Avatar

    Yes, it’s so hot here too! Stay hydrated! I would say stay cool, but you’re already cool 😊

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      šŸ˜šŸ˜ā¤ļøā¤ļø thank you Jennifer!

  5. Christopher Hall Avatar

    Funny enough that you mentioned you totally forgot it was your blogging day, because earlier I was thinking, “Huh, I’m surprised Mike hasn’t posted anything yet.” Lol! Stay cool brother! This heat is absolutely diabolical! 🄵

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      😁 yup! just one of those Tuesdays that sneak up on ya! we all definitely need to stay out of the sun!

  6. justrojie Avatar

    stay cool in this heat wave!!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thanks Roji! šŸ™‚

  7. Aptivi Avatar

    Take care and stay cool and hydrated! Us too, we have 36°C sunny days this week, so we turn on fans and drink cool water to stay cool.

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thank you Aptivi! this heat can be intense and it’s important to try and stay out of it as much as possible. be safe!

      1. Aptivi Avatar

        You’re welcome, Mike! Of course, we’ll try to stay out of intense heat. Thanks! You too, be safe!

  8. ibarynt Avatar

    Ooh I figure it’s just pool time then if you can withstand the UV rays 😁… I hope when you’re outside there’s plenty of shade.

    On the bright side, it’s an excuse to always have a beer in hand šŸ˜†.

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      that’s right Iba šŸ˜€ when I got back home yesterday from all the morning stuff, I didn’t care I just jumped into the pool lol. the coolness of the water was just an indescribable feeling!

  9. Nancy Homlitas Avatar

    Poor little birds all covered in fluff. I filled an old darkroom tray with water and placed it on the ground against a tree. The birds perch on it to get a drink. The squirrels hang upside down from the tree to drink from it. The tray has to be refilled after the deer (we live in the city) guzzle from it. Even the feral cats hydrate there. šŸ™‚

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      i can’t imagine what it’s like for those poor critters! it’s so bad that even the groundhogs and squirrels would sometimes shelter underneath my truck just to get the type of airflow that their burrows couldn’t provide :/

      it’s so cool you are putting out water for them Nancy. stay safe in the heat!

  10. Betty Avatar

    Heat like this really sneaks up on you — whew! I’m glad you still made it here on blogging day. That poor guy from the last heat wave sounded absolutely miserable; it’s rough out there right now.

    It’s a steamy 97° in my neck of the woods. Thank goodness for air conditioners. I never thought I’d hear myself say that, but I’m grateful. I honestly can’t imagine being without one… well, actually I could, and it wouldn’t be pretty.

    Stay cool out there, Mike — take it easy these next few days and be safe!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      i know what you mean with the AC. climate control is such a massive constraint. for heat, we can have the wood burning stove but cooling in the summer is a whole different ballgame even if your HVAC uses natural gas. definitely be safe from the heat!

      1. Betty Avatar

        I remember those wood burning stoves and having to chop the wood. That brings back a lot of memories.

        Yes, I dread that blast of cold air from the AC, but at the same time I count my blessings. It could be worse. Funny how you can appreciate what you dread.

        I will do everything I can to be safe from the heat. Thank you, Mike!

  11. rachelgoes262 Avatar

    Stay cool, Mike! I know that wildfire smoke is making things worse too. Hope you can enjoy the pool.

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      yes, the sky is starting to look more increasingly red now down here. i hope that you guys are ok too!

      1. rachelgoes262 Avatar

        Thank you. We have the air purifiers on high. Just doing the best we can. Stay safe!

  12. Edward Ortiz Avatar

    Extreme heat everywhere, my friend. It’s 91 and feels like 100 in my neighborhood. Crazy!🄵

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      same here! i don’t know if the wildfires from Canada are affecting air quality there but nonetheless, stay safe from the heat!

      1. Edward Ortiz Avatar

        Yeah, the map shows wildfire smoke covering that entire area, so it is definitely impacting the weather.

  13. safia begum Avatar

    **A relatable reminder that life’s busy moments can make us forget the little things we enjoy. Wishing everyone safety and comfort during the heat—sometimes the simplest stories carry the most meaning. ā˜€ļøšŸŒæ**

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thank you Safia!

  14. Fairweather Walker Avatar

    Sweet little birdnik.

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      they are a joy to listen to in the warm months!

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