88 Degrees

I drove my truck into town, 88 degrees, hot and humid No A/C, I was stuck in traffic, with road work and tourists My radio blared to get me through, turned many heads The grocery store had many empty shelves and prices high! Yes, a pound of American cheese 7.60, other things doubled On my way home stuck in traffic again, with 88 degrees Radio songs in the wind from open window got me through Until I saw the mountain rise, around the corner in the distance - And I thanked God, I was almost home - Heidi Sands 8/27/21

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Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/27/2021 1:47:00 PM

Mountains come to rescue, Heidi! No A/C, but gift of nature keeps on giving. Its hot and humid here today with thunderstorms. It will soon pass. Evening promises cool winds for you.

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/27/2021 2:46:00 PM

Yes Vijay! It is supposed to get cooler and more dry the next couple days. I hope you stay safe with the thunderstorms. Thank you for your kind comment and support Vijay. I am always grateful :)

Rico Leffanta

Date: 8/27/2021 11:48:00 AM

88-degrees is nothing unless you don't have a breeze among your trees! Enjoyed!

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/27/2021 11:50:00 AM

I know. It was more hot until today, but...no A/C , humidity, stuck in traffic was hot :)

Ilene Bauer

Date: 8/27/2021 11:24:00 AM

you've described this so well, heidi! this is my least favorite weather. i hope you have a/c in your house!

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/27/2021 11:27:00 AM

Thank you Ilene. No, I don't have A/C in the house, but it stays cooler with all the trees around and ceiling fans. I appreciate your comment. I hope all is well :)