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When the Heat is On

We are experiencing a heatwave here in eastern Pennsylvania, with temperatures  hitting 100 degrees F (36 Celsius), and humidity sapping the energy out of every living thing.

This weather makes me sweaty and irritable. My tolerance level is very low and I get easily agitated by other grumpy folks!

I have spent lots of time indoors, grateful for the cool air conditioned breeze and cold drinks.

Yesterday I had an ice cream and it made me feel better for a short time…. until the lactose intolerance kicked in.

Today, I have found a different approach…. Humor/humour and a big dose of cold water.

It’s time to lighten up and not take things so seriously. Be careful out there as you cool off!

Val T Boyko
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34 responses to “When the Heat is On”

  1. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    Some of those water moves are a hoot (the ones that don’t hurt anyway). We’re still having trouble getting into the 70’s here in the Oregon mountains, Val. But I’m glad it’s not 100. Stay cool, my friend. Autumn is coming.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Eek … don’t say the A word!! Enjoy the cool breezes. I’m right there with you

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      1. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
        D. Wallace Peach

        We almost started the woodstove this morning. Lol. Saw the temps on the news. Be safe, my friend.

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  2. ksbeth Avatar
    ksbeth

    Here too, it’s like being in a sauna

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Strip. Hydrate. Keep the grandies at bay 💕

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  3. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Thanks for sharing the laughs, Val. To beat the heat this weekend, I think I’ll just take a quiet dip and skip the slides, etc. 😉

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Sprinkles rather than slides sound just right! Thanks Eliza 💛

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  4. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    Sounds as though you’re doing all the right things to stay balanced during the trying weather, Val. Nice that you have A/C. Best of luck!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Jet! It Also brought me back to my computer and spending time on WordPress 🙏

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  5. Kate Crimmins Avatar
    Kate Crimmins

    So hot the cats won’t even go out to the screened porch! The video was a hoot!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Stay chilled Kate ❣️ Monday and Tuesday will be a real gift 👍

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      1. Kate Crimmins Avatar
        Kate Crimmins

        Can’t wait!

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  6. Vicki Avatar
    Vicki

    I don’t like the hot weather either, Val. (and I also occasionally eat ice cream even though I’m lactose intolerant 🙂 ).

    I think I must have been born in the wrong country when it comes to Aussie temperatures in Summer.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I was in Scotland a couple of weeks ago and the coolness was wonderful❣️

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    Anonymous

    Humor is always a great way to face challenging times. I remember squirt gun fights with my boys that ended up with buckets, the hose and piles of laughter. Hang in there.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I think we’ll get up to some mischief today😅

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  8. Ali Grimshaw Avatar
    Ali Grimshaw

    Humor is often the best way to face a challenging situation. The video made me laugh. Thanks.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Keep smiling. Thank you Ali 😊

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  9. Blue Settia Avatar
    Blue Settia

    I’m not far from you. I’m south of Pennsylvania so I’m burning up with ya! Stay cool. ❄️ 🥵

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you! You too 🙏

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  10. Live & Learn Avatar
    Live & Learn

    Ice cream makes everything better!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      And it doesn’t have a nasty smell in the heat 😉

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      1. Live & Learn Avatar
        Live & Learn

        Ha!

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  11. derrickjknight Avatar
    derrickjknight

    Phew!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Indeed! Thanks Derrick.

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  12. Ann Coleman Avatar
    Ann Coleman

    You’re right, humor is a good way to cope. I’ve found myself getting short-tempered with the overwhelming heat too!

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  13. smilecalm Avatar
    smilecalm

    as hot as here in northern calif!
    wishing you tolerance
    and a cool place
    to be cool, Val 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you David❣️

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  14. Carrie Cannady Avatar
    Carrie Cannady

    Feeling the heat with you, Val. It’s 98 here in VA! 🌞

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  15. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Stay cool! (It’s hotter up there than it is here.)

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Nancy! You aren’t appearing in my reader notifications …. Another WP update no doubt.
      I’ve been thinking about you in the heat. Luckily the heat wave has broken and humidity is lower. Take care 💕

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  16. Planet Dream Diaries Avatar
    Planet Dream Diaries

    I’m in Florida, Central FL no less (no ocean, no wind of any kind, just the remains of a swamp now overgrown with buildings) … I feel your pain, better said, your sweat. It’s definitely been a brutal summer this year, but not so much heat wise, though yes that too, as much as the humidity. I don’t recall a summer in recent years that’s been as humid as this year. Air Conditioning and water Val … it’ll soon be over. ❤

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  17. Ann Koplow Avatar
    Ann Koplow

    Thanks for the cool post, Val! ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Glad it hit the cool spot Ann 💛

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