It was cool and cloudy here today, a welcome relief from the unseasonable warmth of the past couple of days. A chill wind from the west blew all day, but most of the apple branches managed to hold on to their blossoms.
But tomorrow the heat comes back, along with very unwelcome Santa Ana winds. Santa Ana winds, which come in from the east over the Mojave desert, equal high fire danger and usually we don't see them until October. Crazy and rather frightening.
Tonight, I'm enjoying the cool, slightly damp weather with a small fire in the living room fireplace, a cup of hot chocolate and a good book. Tomorrow I'll probably have to open all the windows and make a big pitcher of sweet tea (really strong iced tea with tons of sugar, Southern-style like my mother used to make).
Ah, well....the warmth will make the lilac and pine scent in the air that much stronger. I just hope the winds don't blow all the lilac and apple blossoms away!
