Getting through

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None of our house is air-conditioned, but it's well insulated. We close all the windows and draw the blinds during the day, open up at night and turn on window fans. My studio has two half-doors, for cross-ventilation, and I've covered over one of the skylights, to reduce the amount of sun exposure.

Even so, my work pace has had to accelerate. Things I throw in the morning are ready for handles by afternoon or evening, and half-dry overnight. Quite a change from winter, when I can leave things totally uncovered and still not have leather-hard by morning.