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Would love the water, just not the sun on the solstice--too intense and too hot.💖🥵 My cat Patches, the one who was nervous about noisy things like fans and the AC, has made friends with both in the heat wave. He is currently laying right in front of the AC--smart kitty.😺

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Love wading in the surf today…

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Even the SOUND of the waves on the shore is refreshing and cooling❣️

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This was just what I needed!

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I felt like I had my toes in those waves. Thank you!

We are only supposed to get to 79 degrees today in Seattle—perfect for the solstice—but I am sending cooling vibes to those who are sweltering in much hotter temperatures.

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I am concerned about this heat wave affecting your part of the country - do you have air conditioning? I know everyone in the cooler parts of the US doesn't necessarily have AC. In Texas, it’s the only we can survive the summers, although I grew up mostly without it. We had a swamp cooler and an attic fan and that was fine, but it wasn’t as hot or humid back then in the 1960s -70s. Just over 2 weeks ago, we had a terrifying storm here in Dallas that affected our part of east Dallas, trees and power lines down everywhere including traffic signals and 5 days without electricity. Luckily, the temps had not quite reached the 90s yet. Our battery powered fans saved us, especially at night. So good luck with the heat wave, I’m thinking about down here in Dallas.

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Thank you Deena!

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During this heat, I’m glad you have such a lovely place nearby to cool off. Thank you so much for kindly sharing this lovely, relaxing, refreshing video with us.

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Yes, please. Ocean, lakes, both refreshing.

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Thank you for sharing - the video, the quote, your time and words. Happy solstice!

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A fine decision. While my sister is trying to keep cool in the wretched heat in Boston, I'm lucky to be in one of the few cool spots in the country. We are now down to counting days until she moves here so I hope the cool weather holds!

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Or just stay put!

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I hope you at least dipped your feet in. The sun path is so beautiful. What a wonderful way to start the day.

We have been ending ours this way - sitting by the ocean and watching the waves. Plus, we have been having sweet ocean breezes. I only wish everyone could experience it.

I discovered Thich Nhat Hanh a few years ago in, of all places, an Air B&B bookcase in California. A truly good human being he was.

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Lovely. I could watch this all day.

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The sea can soothe the soul and refresh the body. Stay safe in this heat!!

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Thanks for this Clara, I will definitely keep watching to beat the heat.

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Such a cool refreshing feeling ! Thank you.

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