I remember when I was a kid growing up in Buffalo, Summers were pleasant, even while loaded with humidity. We didn’t have central air, just lovely cross breezes from open windows. If it became too hot, we would cool off with sprinklers in the back yard and drink cold water directly from the garden hose. Those sure were the days.
Fast forward to now: Buffalo has been experiencing a heatwave for the past several days with temps soaring into the upper 80’s and heat indexes well into the mid/upper 90’s. What is happening?! It's pretty nuts. Global warming and climate change are real and making an impact on all of our lives. It needs to be addressed and fast. That’s it. This is not a political blog, so I will leave it at that. I just worry about the world my young nieces and others will inherit.
Okay, so clearly, I am extra testy today. It is because the AC at my mom’s condo has been out for the past four days and relief is not coming for a several more days.
The important thing is my mom is doing just fine and handling it like a champ and not overly affected. In fact, she had her heating pad on today. I don’t get it, but as long as she’s fine that is what matters.
The same does not go for her polar bear daughter. On the Heat Crankiness Meter, I am well over 20 today.
I am not built for the hot temperatures… I am 100% a Buffalonian. Give me Winter year round. I would happily live in an igloo.
I realize there is a lot more horribleness going on around the world and my being a little warm is a “first world" problem. Honestly, I am just fine and will survive being a little hot, while I know others will not and that breaks my heart.
I am grateful for the two tiny fans I have on my nightstand and I count my blessings this is minor in the big scheme of life and the hardships of others.
I just had to vent and I appreciate you all “listening” to my bitching TED talk.
Now let’s work on helping the real people in need!
xoxo,
Hot and Cranky in Buffalo
(aka Rach)
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