Today is oppressively hot. I knew it would be when I was walking into work and could feel the swelter starting to compound. By the time I got home (I had to run across town for a work errand so I left before 5) I just wanted a shower and swore I wouldn't leave the house again (three cheers for that new central air).

I changed my mind however just now and went outside to chase Vix around. While out there we had a butterfly spotting I wanted to report... the Red Admiral. I've also got quite a few cardinals (male and female) coming to grub at the feeder. I can thank Beff's P-Mart for my recent attentiveness to our feathered friends. It is nice to see them out at the feeder, even if Vixen feels it her job to chase them off.