The one hundred degree temperature recorded Sunday marks the highest temperature in Tampa's history, according to meteorologists. I've never seen this in all of my time here, and I've been here off and on for almost fifty years.
I feel for those needing to be outside for any reason and hope that this does not signal the coming of horrible storms for the remainder of hurricane season.
Like the politics here, the heat is also oppressive and, though I lived near the equator from infancy through the end of high school, the average daily temperature never soared to one hundred.
Several of my regular commenters have stated that they are heat sensitive. This can happen during pregnancy, the onset of menopause or because of various health conditions and lack of fitness. Acute conditions such as heat stroke are important to understand as is the need for proper hydration, particularly in hot, humid climates.
For myself, this has meant keeping track of my liquid intake, avoiding caffeine and diuretics such as coffee, and eating lighter meals that do not overheat my small apartment and its single-paned glass. I did notice that Mercy felt a bit more heated than usual after spending time on the sill in the front room. She gets plenty of hydration and additional lickable treats.
Have a great evening and thanks for stopping by.
