Day 6 - 208 -- Preparing for Weather

It has been a quiet day. I managed to get through some household chores and even wrote a note to put in the mail and prepared an invoice that is behind schedule. So -- some good came of the efforts today. Other than this, I did some reading and listened to a movie. The sun was intense today, but when I ran an errand the wind was delightful and made things feel cooler. The air felt dry today, too. In the coming week, forecasts tell us that temps will be very high tomorrow along with the arrival of a humid air mass. The highest temperatures appear to be for Monday through Wednesday when they will drop in just hot on the scale rather than smoking hot. <smile>. Humidity will hang around for the remainder of the week and weekend. That is based on a computer model that may change as we get closer, so this could last much longer than the current forecast predicts.

Making plans to go to a cooling centre as necessary and thinking through meals that will require little heat or physical energy to prepare have been part of the past two days. I've ensured that supplies are in the house for quick uncooked or microwave reheated meal items. Salads with protein and cold noodle bowls come to mind. Variety becomes a challenge, so pre-planning is a must to avoid boredom or less nutritionally balanced choices. When already too hot to move, simple meal preparation can feel overwhelming. Best not to make cookies and muffins the stars of the show <smile>.

Lyrics that match the preparation for extra hot days is shared tonight. The genre feels a mixture of dance and pop with a slight synthpop feel. Enjoy!

When the Heat Hits the Street -- Laura Branigan