Wednesday, July 4, 2012

The 4th Of July We All Melted

There is no good reason to complain about the heat.  But who needs a good reason?  I just need the thermometer to rise above 80 degrees... Let the griping commence.
The vast majority of our nation is broiling, and I am hugely grateful I have my AC.
I am thankful to have my power on.
I am also thankful there's no wildfire knocking on my door.

Can I complain about it being 108 and still be grateful?

We are planning a little get-together with some friends for the holiday today.
We've had no rain since 1883, and it's 3 million degrees.
Our town has a ban on fireworks... so no sparklers or bottle rockets.
There's a restriction on water... so no slip-n-slide or sprinkler for the kids.
There's also a ban on burning that includes charcoal grills... so we'll be cooking our hot dogs in the oven.

It will definitely be a 4th to remember.
I am celebrating the freedom to grumble about this ridiculously hot weather.
I hope and pray you are all safe and well and in some shade.
Happy Independence Day!

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