Well, maybe it's a bit early for a post like this. As yet, there has been no swimming in Lake Michigan, or eating cancer-in-a-sausage-casing bratwursts, or my birthday (July 16 if you're counting.)
But today it was HUMID. The all-capitalization of that word doesn't do it justice. Is there anywhere on Earth more humid than MI in the summer? Maybe Florida. I guess. Although it only reached 78 degrees, it had that "feeling."
I've blogged before about how I'm in love with my hometown. I really am. The smells (warm pine trees, fresh dirt, mowed lawns, lilac bushes, Muskegon Lake), the air (think damp), and the indefinable "something" of the atmosphere reminds me that summer's coming. I went to the farmer's market this week - mostly asparagus - and we actually have wee berries on our blueberry bushes.
The only thing is - I'm a sweater. No, not the item of clothing. What I mean is, I perspire. Often. Easily. It ain't pretty. Nothing feminine or cute about sweating! What did the "ladies of old" use for this problem? I guess it's time to break out the talcum powder! (Let's embarrass Dan for a minute. I remember him writing me during his mission asking for Gold Bond Medicated Powder, for his "feet." My mom and I dutifully sent off the desired product, knowing it had way more applications than just feet. Hey, Spain gets hot in the summer!)
This month's cheapest, in-season fruits and vegetables are: watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, cherries, blueberries, peaches, apricots, corn and lettuce.
I've been trying out a few other Disney podcasts. My advice is, don't waste your time. Those that feature video are at least interesting to some degree, but the only one to devote your hard-earned time to is The DISUnplugged.
This post has rapidly degenerated into a long, rambling, random one. So sorry - but still, a pleasant way to pass ten minutes, right?
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Summer!
Posted by Beth Soelberg at 7:14 PM
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Oh, you make me so homesick. I want wee berries! :) Sonny has an interview tomorrow morning for a job in MI. Please pray for us!
I think everyone sweats. It's just unhealthy NOT to. I say, sweat on hot stuff! Call it shimmering if it makes you feel better.
Prayers are COMING YOUR WAY!
Also, there are many lovely homes in our area for sale at this time. If you like indoor pools and 1970s decor (including wall-on-wall carpeting), you can live just down our street! :)
This very morning I was out and the weather was a bit like home. 68degrees and sunny. We had huge storm last night and things were a bit moist and windy. I think I will have to post what happens to Aidan when I allow him free play time.
Sweat is fine. Yesterday when it was only in the 80's and I had my A/C on and I was cleaning. I looked in the bathroom mirror and a huge drop of sweat was flowing down my nose. I think of it as weight loss.
You don't sweat, you glisten! Ha ha, I wish it was that delicate.
I'm grumpy with Ohio because it has neither the (mostly) pleasant summer or the snowy winter. Summer here is almost as bad as it was in NC. I miss the lakes so much! Oh, and you, of course!
Michigan summers are great- and youlive in a great area- so close to the beach adn cooler breezes that cut the humidity. But yes- use that powder. I remember when we were kids (no A/C in that house) that we would sleep with fans in our windows, white bodies from a nice layer of powder adn not much else. The only way to stay cool!
I NEED MI BLUEBERRIES!!
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