"The bluest skies you've ever seen..."

 Sorry, Perry Como, Seattle is smothering under an ugly haze of smoke.  You can barely see the downtown skyline from West Seattle; the mountains are invisible.  The entire West is suffering from these wildfires. My niece in Medford, Oregon, says its been like this for weeks. Amanda wrote this morning that it is dreadful in the Methow Valley. You poor things.

On the bright side. The weather situation should improve some by tomorrow, with cleaner ocean air pushing in overnight.  Here's something to cheer us up in the meantime: