Got that Sunshine in my Pocket
When it stays in the steady 110s for more than 3 weeks, a person can only do a few things to cope with the crazy Phoenix weather: Accept the inevitability of sweating Drink lots of water Briskly walk (or run, or dance) from the car's air conditioning into the next air conditioned intended location Wear high-SPF shades Wear only one super light layer of clothes Wear open-toed shoes Summer is a brutal time here. People turn to very default day-to-day uniforms to manage: Booty shorts and tank tops, a t-shirt and "Bermuda" shorts, or something that might pass as "swimwear" - it's not hard to spot a standard Arizonan outfit. Style takes a plummet in the summer in Arizona out of necessity and nobody judges each others' choices too harshly. As a seasoned Phoenician, I hope not only to survive but also to embrace the ridiculous skin-burning temperatures. I have taken on the challenge to feel that I still have my taste this season and not ...