thoughts on the news of the day: heat wave

hmmm…..

            It’s hot. There’s no doubt about it.  Heat waves are covering much of the United States making it uncomfortable to do almost anything but stay inside in the air conditioning.   I am lucky; I have a job that is mostly inside, except for when I am supervising water games outside during Vacation Bible School.  Having to do that last week really made me appreciate all of the folks who labor outside in this heat. 

            For example, our garbage collectors:  where would we be without them?  In a heap of a mess, you might say.  Then there are roofers, mail carriers and air conditioning repair workers.  They have no choice but to sweat through the day. 

            Yet the sun is nice. Even though it is dry and uncomfortable, it is better than snow.  At least we will never have to shovel sunshine!  In our tourist town, where lake traffic is a huge part of our economy, the sun and the warmth are gold in our pockets.  Boating, fishing, swimming and water skiing are all better when the sun is shining. 

            Seems like some people are never happy, though.  When it is cold and snowing, they want the warmth on the sun; and when it is hot and sunny they long for the cool of the winter.  I’m not complaining, but what would be nice would be a slight cold snap right now, with temps dropping to the 80’s for the daytime high. 

            Ah, one can dream ….

            hmmm…..