Heat Stroke Rave
The opposite of a rant. I was going
to complain about mowing the yard in the heat but I vividly recall a
time five years ago when I was too weak to start my mower much less
push it. Thank God I am alive and healthy enough to work! Thank you
for my home. I am blessed to be an American where a commoner can own
property. We, as mortal creatures, seem to be more conscientious
caretakers if we "own" it. It is kind of ludicrous for a
speck of dust on a speck of dust claim ownership but it is my peace
of paradise (spelling intentional).
I live on a swamp, I mean wetland.
Life is strong here, if you neglect your chores for a few days the
grass, dandelions and weeds grow so tall small children and animals
can get lost for days. I live here by choice. I once lived in the
So Cal desert where neglecting your yard resulted in everything
drying up and dying. At least this is a wet heat.
My grandchild and her friends love to
frolic outdoors and insuring their safety includes removing habitat
for spiders, snakes, wasps and fire ants. Encouraging growth of
fruits, vegetables and flowers creates great hiding places for
froggies, bunnies and duckies. Promoting the children's wonderland
while limiting the predators buffet is a balancing act.
Yard work is a simple task and can
create immediate gratification. This was among the first chores I
could do as a kid. I was/am very happy that I can pull my weight by
performing various tasks. Mowing and pulling weeds allows lots of
time to think, and/or allows me to not have to think. I enjoy
mindless tasks like running, swimming and fishing. Mama said "if
you don't think too good, don't think too much" and I have lived
by that motto my whole life. Anyway "Yippee, I am mowing the
lawn in a million and five heat index and having fun" or maybe
it is just the heat induced psychosis talking.
In reality, in a concession to my
age, I use the military work/rest tables for planning and I have no
pride in wimping out when needed. Mint juleps and watermelon on
porch is a suitable sub for yard work.
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