It has been a hot week this week! I think yesterday was the first time it has been below 100 degrees! It certainly felt like we were "baking" here in Kenosha. (I really should get that Central Air Conditioning fixed!) Be today is mildly cooler.. And I think we have all acclimated a little by now to tolerate the harsh temps.
But then there is this thing: The Smoke!
At first I thought it was a hazy fog from the high humidity. But there was an odd smell in the air. I thought it smeller like old cardboard in a dusty attic... Some one at work described it as "The smell of a Sauna". But everyone agrees it is not a good smell.
Apparently, there is a huge forest fire up by the boundary waters in Minnesota and Canada. And we are getting the fall out smoke from those trees. The fire must be huge to produce smoke that carries this far. It has been bugging the people with asthma and pollen allergies. And it has been shielding the sun as if it was a cloud. ( hence, the drop in temps, I'm sure.) But it has also produced one of the most spectacular sunsets I have yet seen here in Kenosha!
I wish I had my camera handy, because I have not seen a "fire Sunset" like that in a while. I think this was Tuesday. (the last couple days I have either missed the sunset or it was too cloudy.) It was one of those sunsets that make you stand up and notice...
In the mean time, I have been working had the opportunity to do some Chalk Art yesterday. It is predicted to rain this afternoon, so I know the drawing will not last long... But it is a reason to get out of the house and have something to do that is not shopping or errands.
I also like that there is a finished achievement that I can post on the blog at the end of the suffering. ( Yes, chalking in the summer heat is a form of suffering...) Will anyone see it? Maybe. Hopefully! But at least I have something to pot for the blog.
So that is all. Happy Friday! And I will now prepare for another Day at Haribo. It has been a relaxing week this week at Haribo. It could be because the heat effects the gummy production from the 2nd floor.... It could also be that we have had a couple people from third shift coming in early to help us. (An additional Material Handler makes the day SO much easier!) Whatever the reason, I will take it! A frantic day in High Heat and "Low Quality", Smoke-Filled air is not a fun way to enjoy work. So any way to alleviate the suffering is a welcome gift. 
In the mean time, We will try to make every second count.
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