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Heat Stroke, 2014

Today was a double-whammy weather day: High heat index (>100), plus we were put on ozone-alertness. I was very alert to ozone. I saw it here; I saw it there; I saw, I saw it everywhere. As always when the temps exceed 90, I slogged into the bedroom, dropping clothes, bags, etc, as I walked. After putting away a few things, I began this internal dialog:  ME: You know what I'd love to throw on right now? A house dress.  INNER ME: (pause) What?  ME: Yeah, you know, one of those loose, cotton dresses -- sleeveless, underwear optional, but definitely no bra.  IM: I know what that is. Why would you..  ME: I'm hot, tired, and I need to loosen the air around my bod.  IM: Eww  ME: Really, right now, this is so appealing, only I don't own one of these. Maybe I need to hunt one down this weekend.  IM: No. You don't.  ME: What's the big deal? My comfort is important, right? In the privacy of my own home, I should be able to wear this. ...