It is currently 98 degrees (and not the good kind with Nick Lachey)
I went in Barnes and Noble today to buy Middlesex (because sexuality issues are second only to Mormonism on my list of fascinating things) and I saw a lady in there who was probably pushing 80 years old. She was wearing what looked to be black wool slacks paired with a cardigan over a collared shirt. I, meanwhile, was wearing shorts. Anyone who knows me understand that I must be on the verge of melting to do this.
I walked out of the store right behind her, fully expecting her to take off the sweater. But, no. SHE PUT ON A WINDBREAKER. I’m assuming she did this to ward off the waves of steams billowing through the air just because it’s Richmond and that’s what we have here. Or maybe old people have superior cooling mechanisms. I wanted to ask her how she could stand it, but that would have meant quickening my pace to catch up with her and I just don’t do that when the temperature breaks 90 degrees.
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There are loads of Mormons here in Reno. Our neighbors are Mormon. In the beginning of July we’re going to our first Mormon wedding reception for the oldest daughter of the Mormon neighbors (we’re only going to the reception because non-Mormon’s can’t go to the ceremony). They are fascinating creatures…
I’m told that old folks don’t feel the heat thus are always “cold.” I bought a trailer for camping once and a buddy told me “the old folks who had it say the AC works “FINE” but he said it doesn’t actually work and it’s just the old timers don’t feel the heat like we do.
Meanwhile in my office, the guys I work with keep the AC cranking to the point that we could hang meat in there…. wonder if that means I’m getting old……
Middlesex is an excellent book. I read it a while ago and was happy to see Oprah select it. You’ll have to tell me your opinion of it when you’re in the office next week.