It’s set to hit 112 F today here in the Fresno area. It will probably hover around 111 and 110 over the next 3-4 days.
So, conventional wisdom is to wake early, get everything that needs to be done accomplished… especially if it is outside. Then, stay in the cool of air conditioning for the rest of the day.
Simple, right? Yet there are those for whom this common sense has not sunk in yet… even among those who have lived through the Summers here. If you are new to the area you get a pass. This of course results in lots of whining especially on social media. (Then again, for many… if they are not whining about this they will find something else to whine about.)
Yes, it’s hot. We knew it was going to be. Make allowances and adjustments and carry on.
Granted, my schedule is not as impacted as it might be for others. To them, here are some benefits to rising early.
- The cool and quiet of the morning are great influences to starting the day in a good mood.
- Accomplishing tasks early adds to the brightened mood.
- Birdsong
- The absence of distractions such as phone-calls, text messages, etc.
- The legitimate excuse for naps later in the day.
- Birdsong (can you tell I like this?)
There you have it. Have a good day.