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I Love Being Hot

We did not have air conditioning when I was a child
I spent my time outdoors in the summer,
browning like a cinnamon roll
I loved it!

We have air conditioning now, but I drive my car without it
I prefer to have the windows open
Until the temperature gets to ninety-five
Or I am on a loud freeway.

I am the only person I know who can sit in the sun eight hours
Wearing long-sleeved tops and blue jeans.
The others run inside, screaming for water.
I stay put, wallowing in the sunshine like a joyful unfixed tom cat.

Copyright © Caren Krutsinger | Year Posted 2022

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Valsa George Date: 7/12/2022 8:55:00 PM The last line brought a chuckle to me. I too am exactly like you.... loving summer and sunshine ! Chilly and rainy weather douses my enthusiasm ! You write your first hand experiences so beautifully, dear Caren! Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/12/2022 11:44:00 PM I love my heat!

Gershon Wolf Date: 7/12/2022 7:04:00 PM Some like it hot, Caren! ~ Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/12/2022 11:44:00 PM Loving that movie

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 7/12/2022 3:55:00 PM Hello Caren, oh, I like the sun but will not sit inthe sun when very hot. Hugs Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 7/13/2022 10:53:00 AM Hello Caren, wow! i could not do that. I would sit for a little while. Hugs. Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/12/2022 11:44:00 PM I will sit in it for hours

Ann Foster Date: 7/12/2022 3:41:00 PM I agree... I enjoy the heat... I hurt so much less. Well done. Ann Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/12/2022 11:44:00 PM Thank you Ann

L Milton Hankins Date: 7/12/2022 8:33:00 AM Me, too. I always say when it is hot, I can always take off clothes; when it's cold, I can never put enough clothes on to warm up. I'm a definite warm weather person. Login to Reply Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/12/2022 11:45:00 PM I could wallow in the sun daily - I understand the snow birds.