We hope it helps. We purchased the Gila Heat Protective Window Film on our west combination door panes. The hope is that it will protect our new solid wood door from the west sun and heat. It is worth a try. I would weep if that beautiful door would show signs of sun abuse.

Of course we had help today. We were dog sitting Tix, a Terrier. Dennis’ daughter, Sandy, has her house for sale here in St. James. Hmm, Tix is not welcome when strangers think they can come into her home to mess with her dog bed and perhaps her toys. Talk about territorial.

A very cool day with a bit of rain and no one can miss the hint that fall is upon us. It could be worse. We have friends, Perry and Linda. When Perry retired from the courthouse, I was sad when he said they were moving to Georgia. They live just in that nitch where Florida meets Georgia . . . where the hurricane is swirling. I sure don’t mind a cool damp day on Stauffer Avenue.