Dog days: some content to beat the heat

All right, it's time to admit the truth: I hate July. Historically, July is not a good month--accidents, failures, and other mishaps big and small have chosen this month to arrive in my life. And now it's eleventy billion degrees, my feet burning on the concrete before I get into the bathwater pool.

All this to say I am craving distraction right now. Below is a compendium of things keeping me entertained. Please -- please! -- share what's been keeping you entertained so I can add it to my list. And stay cool.
 
J.