The morning of a hot day to come

I took my coffee cup outside this morning and went around and took some pictures.  This is what the place looks like in the early morning of a very hot day to come.

I'm starting week three of the Writing Institute (and feeling pretty good, I might add) and won't be home until after four this afternoon.  The latest weather report says that we're supposed to reach 110 degrees today -- and tomorrow too.  Heaven help us.