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Finally, a break from the heat! Of course, with the metal in my hips, these storms are no picnic either. Still, I'll happily take being stiff and achy over melting into a puddle. The plants in the store are perking up, too. I did my best, but I just couldn't keep the shop completely cool enough without risking damage to them, but the cooler air outside is certainly refreshing when the door opens. When it's not terribly windy, I've been propping the door open, too, so the fresh air can come inside. And Leo and Hera are thrilled that they can come to work with me again. Though poor Hera hates the thunder. She's tried to climb into the cubby at the base of Leo's cat tree to hide from it while she whines. She'll even snuggle up in my arms and let me carry her around like a child when I can.