Theme song for the week: Ella Fitzgerald – Too Darn Hot
Methods for staying cool:
1. At work, hang out in water barrel, wade in ocean and prolong launching of kayaks
2. At home, wear bikini, visit apt complex pool frequently, cold showers
3. Eat popsicles, ice cream, chilled pasta salads
4. Attend volunteer shift at the Aquarium, where vast amounts of ocean water keep the building cool

As Seattle temperatures remain high, so does the temptation to return to Alaska