… at least in Fahrenheit terms. Yep, the next week or so the temps are going to be scorching. They expect 102 today… 107 tomorrow and perhaps even 109 on Friday. Hmmm… I’m thinking a big bowl of gazpacho and a couple of watermelons in the fridge may just be the thing to do.
This also means that the daily routines… cleaning, cooking, etc… MUST absolutely occur before 10 or 11 in the AM. If I know what’s good for me this will happen. I actually began that routine this morning… the laundry was crispy dry within an hour. Huh, could be a good time to do my bedding in the AM. I do so love sun dried clothes and sheets.
The other bad thing about the high pressure and the heat in this region is that the air gets heavy. Really, it becomes pretty unhealthy and respiratory maladies begin to abound. It is one of the few places in the world where people develop asthma later in life. Between the proliferation of pollen in the spring and fall… plus the dust and heavy air in Summer (yeah, you should have seen the mound that came just from the air condition filter when I cleaned it out today)… it just wears on the body after a while. So, staying indoors becomes an essential thing to do.
Though, to balance things off… the nights around here are gorgeous. The temps drop about 30 degrees to a balmy mid 70’s or so. Perfect whether to sit around sipping on sangrias and munching on cold cut fruit. This activity is good with or without company to share the experience. Hmm… let me put mangos and a papaya on my shopping list. There… done.
I also have a huge presentation to give to folks in the arts community that I’m preparing for. ( O.K. it’s not that huge but it could mean business potential down the line.) This amended routine will afford me uninterrupted time to get it all spiffy. Yeah, it involves cutting video, powerpoint, etc.
Anyway, I suppose I should get started. Oh, and have a safe and fun 4th y’all!