We've all heard the expression "dog days of summer" referring to the hottest time of the year and the laziness and lethargy which accompany them. While the origin of the expression has more to do with astronomy and various constellation positions, I have coined a new term to describe the extreme heat and humidity we are experiencing in Arkansas this year- the "hog" days of summer. I can vouch for the lethargy and laziness which has accompanied this past month and continues on into August. It's hard to get outside and do what needs to be done and not end up in sweat-soaked clothing and the constant need to force fluids into us so we can sweat it out again.
It has been brutal standing and working in the sun and even after the sun goes down there is no real relief until the AC of our motor home after the Play is over. Walking up over 100 steps from the floor of the Play set to the top of the amphitheater puts a real cap on the activities of the day and reminds me that hog days are hog nights as well. Next week we will be in Little Rock for my medical procedure and that will give us some relief from the outside heat, but add some medical heat to our agenda. We are being optimistic about the exam on Tuesday and hope that the situation can be remedied by medication rather than surgery. One day at a time, for now; so we will do what needs to be done to endure the heat and get on to the cooler days and pleasant evenings of post-Labor Day in the Ozarks.........without wishing our time away........
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