Good Afternoon, Gentle Readers!Today's image is titled Green Dawn Pentagon. I had a feeling something was missing when I made it a couple of days ago, but I couldn't put my finger on what, so I saved it as it was.
While talking about the unholy heat with a few friends, I decided that today was a good day to put out my hot weather survival list- though it isn't quite as hot today as it was yesterday.
1) Wear cool, loose-fitting clothing. That way, your body heat won't be trapped against you.
2) Drink plenty of liquids. Even if you don't think you're sweating, you will be at risk for dehydration during this time.
3) If you don't have an air conditioner, or if for whatever reason it is inadequate, soak a hand towel and freeze it, then wrap it around your neck. That will do more to keep you cool than just about anything else.
4) If you are still hotter than you like, soak and freeze a second hand towel, and wrap that around your head. It will look funny, but a lot of the blood in your body does rise close to the surface there so you can cool it more easily.
5) Take cool showers- Not cold, because you probably wouldn't enjoy it and wouldn't be able to stay in the spray long enough to do you good.
6) If you really should find you are getting thirsty or even dehydrated, don't drink sugary stuff: Sugar, overheating, and dehydration do not mix well. Try unsweetened tea or fruit juice instead.
Best of luck, Gentle Readers!
Until we meet...
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