Photo-Essay: Heat Relief!

It may be the next to the very last day of Summer, 2023, for those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, but as we all know, the seasons may officially change but that doesn’t guarantee the weather to follow suit. The heat and humidity remain factors in our daily lives for days – perhaps weeks to come! This advanced in the season, many have endured all they can withstand of the summer temperatures! Their need for relief is immediate!

The lower tolerance level for the weather extremes force many to seek comfort and solace in ways that the majority of us disdain. Some resort to the basic formula of ice and water to relieve themselves of the effects of heat and high humidity. That may quench the thirst but may not solve the temperature dilemma! However, as we all know, not all of us respond well to the same remedy. Sometimes, creativity is necessary to accomplish the desired goal. Different solutions apply differently to some better than others.

Lounging in the home away from the direct temperatures outside provides some with relief but then the challenge becomes what to do while being comfortable. One possible answer is to pose for pictures while relaxing. The results can be both creative and inspiring as well as a resource for the contents of a new photograph album! Air conditioning does have benefits!

For some of us, posing inside with air conditioning may eliminate the heat and humidity factor but may introduce a “too cooling” situation. Our bodies may be too conditioned to the higher outside weather and chill too easily inside. This causes one physical discomfort to replace another which may be just as uncomfortable and unpleasant! Again, what suffices for one person may not be applicable for another!

Of course, there are among us some individuals who just calmly manage to make themselves happy and relaxed no matter what the situation entails. Two cans of a cold soda and wandering from room to room inside may be all they need to survive another day of heat and humidity. Whatever works best for them is their only concern. The popular adage is the solution they recall: Whatever works best works for me!

According to my spouse, Aaron, this predicament reminds us of yet another familiar adage from tradition: You can’t teach an old dog new tricks!

Do we all bark now or later?

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for tomorrow, Saturday, September 23, 2023, and the proposed topic is: “Autumnal Equinox!”