Too hot, too dry

I never thought I would use hot and dry in the same sentence this year, but as we celebrate Labor Day, it appears I must.  We were supposed to have some rain yesterday, but we didn't get enough to settle the dust.  Chances of showers are predicted throughout the week, but as it gets drier, the rain probability tends to evaporate.  There remains ample subsurface moisture, so established crops will continue to mature, but the lettuce and other shallow rooted or newly planted crops need some rain.  The weeding and harvesting continue, and spaghetti sauce making has commenced.   I will probably plant some spinach in cold frames later this week for late fall/ early winter use, but that is about it for seeding.  The dry weather should also give the lawn mowers a rest.