Despite The Heat

 105 F yesterday and the same again today, but very low humidity. The heat index is not that severe, and I could enjoy coffee on the patio this morning, despite the 80 F morning "low". Another record high today, but after that, maybe a slow return to somewhat milder temps and cooler mornings. Eventually, this must happen. But August has been really bad. We got lucky in the early part of the summer, with rain and mostly seasonal highs, but we are not so lucky this month. 

I have things to do but I sure don't feel like doing them. I wonder whether Elon Musk has a yacht. I hope he spends a lot of time on it...

Dangerous Heat

 Today and tomorrow might be the worst. This is extreme. This is the sort of heat wave that will become more frequent and more deadly in the future, as the planet heats up. You can't pump enormous amounts of carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere, generation after generation, without suffering catastrophic consequences. This is just the beginning, a little preview of what will be. Censorship and wishful thinking won't make it go away. The laws of nature are inexorable and they have no regard for human happiness, human hopes, human dreams, religious beliefs, or human survival. Hold a loaded gun up to your head and pull the trigger. You're dead. That simple. Cause and effect. 

More Record Highs

 Today and tomorrow will be really bad, but after that, maybe a bit of a change, maybe even past the worst. 

Another Hot Day

 On and on it goes. The heat is really oppressive now, with no end in sight. Next summer will be even worse, and the summer after that, and the summer after that... at least, that appears to be the established pattern. I still see some forecasters talking about an early invasion of arctic air. I'm skeptical about that. 

No matter what happens I always strive to keep my life free of complications. Simplicity is the goal, and frugality is its partner. 

Yet Another Hot Day

 The heat wave must end sooner or later. Let it be sooner! At least mornings are still quite comfortable. And the days are shorter, so less insolation, but it continues to be very hot. But also very dry. 

I have quite a lot to do today!