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Last night Johan and I went up to Cooper's Lake (Pennsic site) to do a little work on the trailer. Someone asked on a mailing list recently whether this is a "use the jackhammer to drive tent stakes" year or a "swarms of giant mosquitos" year; I can report that the mosquitos not only are giant but are wearing scuba gear. It's been a wet summer, at least recently.

I think I waited too long to start taking my allergy drugs. I should have started on Tuesday in preparation for Wednesday night, but I didn't start until Wednesday morning. Last night and this morning were pretty bad. Got to remember next year that I need more ramp-up time.

Tonight I revised the sermon I'm giving tomorrow night. To those who saw the first draft, thanks very much for all the feedback. I think it's much stronger now. (Also longer, but within acceptable bounds.) I'll post it publicly after Shabbat.

I talked with the cantorial intern yesterday about tomorrow night's service. She is really easy to work with. And she has a nice voice and is enthusiastic about music beyond just services. I think we did well in hiring her. Tomorrow night I and one other person (and said cantor, of course) will be leading the service. I'm looking forward to it.