Blake Schwendiman's Blog and Blook

Yesterday we officially reached 100° for the first time this year. That's always the psychological beginning of summer for me. I know that we'll be in the 100's until at least the end of September now, so I just have to start living that way. That means sunshades in the car, sunglasses all the time and sunscreen when I'm not at work. Also, don't leave anything in the car that you don't want to melt or warp: crayons, chocolate, cds, pens, etc. And when wearing shorts, never sit on a leather car seat that's been exposed to the sun.

I do have to say that I honestly like most of the summertime in Arizona. It requires a few minor adjustments, but you get used to it. A wise friend once explained it like this: "You can choose to live either in a place where it gets extremely hot in the summer or where it gets cold and snowy in the winter. The hot can be bad, but at least you don't have to shovel it."

And, at least it's a dry heat. ;)