Did anyone else notice a slight improvement in the weather this morning? I'm in Palm Beach County and this morning it was not as awful, but instead bearable and almost pleasant to be out doing the chicken chores! It gives me hope that the summer simmer is on the wane, and that better outdoor conditions are on the way!
I grew up in Miami, many many mango seasons ago when there were only window AC units in homes and those usually only in bedrooms, to be run only on the hottest nights. The schools & many stores didn't have AC, I don't remember ever running ours at home during the daytime. I spent my days running around & playing outdoors and don't remember being bothered by it at all. Even when I first got married I told my husband that we should economize and run the AC only when the temps were 90 degrees or higher, and otherwise keep the windows open & use fans.
Now that I'm older, fatter & have a different cocktail of hormones controlling my body, I just cannot bear the heat. It makes me miserable & unmotivated, makes me drip profusely with sweat all over my face & body, and break out in burning, itchy rashes if I spend too much time working outdoors. I put most outdoor projects & maintenance on hold, and most days have to run directly into the shower after going out to do the morning & evening chicken chores, and change my entire outfit of clothes.
But I felt a difference this morning! I was able to take care of everybird's needs and only had a slight amount of perspiration on my face by the end of the work, and could come in and start doing other work indoors without needing to shower. I know that the temps will continue to fluctuate throughout Sept & Oct, but it makes me happy & hopeful that the end of the horrible heat is in sight!
