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I’m refurbishing the swamp cooler on the roof, and since summer (I actually typed “simmer” at first!) is beginning here in southern New Mexico, of course we’re getting quite chilly in the house.

Yes, chilly. Cold, even.

See, in order to protect us from the possible searing heat of noon, we are leaving the windows open at night to let the house cool off, and then closing the windows early in the morning to keep the cool air inside. Then, of course, the day turns out to be fabulously beautiful, with a light breeze and temperatures in the low 80’s. Another day in paradise - outside the house, anyway.

Inside we’re wearing sweaters and putting extra blankets on the bed.

But I got the cooler finished today, and so we can finally enjoy some warmth in the house.

Yup. Uh-huh. Ironic. Shore is.