Good morning. I have an orchid, but it is not blooming right now. They bloom for so long when they are blooming and are so beautiful. I can understand why they are used for the decor.
My husband sings a song about searching for an orchid and missing a rose. The lesson being that we can search for something exotic and miss the beauty right in front of us. So true.
Inland from the coast there are lots of places that see 100+ several times each year.
I know “But it’s a dry heat” is said as kind of a joke, but it really does make a difference. I was usually more comfortable with 100 in California than I am with 90 in Michigan.
Anyway, hi, everyone. I haven’t posted much but I’ve been lurking part-time.
One hundred is manageable, or at least I always found it so. There are two or three differences that make the 100-plus of Phoenix more difficult than the “humid heat” other places.
(1) 110 and above makes it hard to breathe–there’s really a big difference between 100 and 110
(2) It’s not just one or two days of it. Last year I traveled to Phoenix the second half of April to avoid the 100-degree days I knew I’d experience if I went in May. Even though it was April, Phoenix had 100 degrees while I was in Tucson, and I did see 98 or 99. Just about every day from mid-May to mid-September will reach at least 95 many years–overall it’s just a lot.
(3) Humidity does make it difficult to be out and about–I did experience that in Nashville. But it’s the higher heat, not the humidity, that makes metal surfaces (such as car parts) really hard to touch, that destroys rubber such as tires, and so forth. Oh, and Nashville has a lot more shade.
All in all, “it’s a dry heat” is mostly said by people who don’t live in it.
I had to laugh when my husband sang that song today and I remember it says, “I overlooked an orchid while searching for a rose.” There goes my nice moral of the story. 😉
Well it reached 75 degrees here today and tomorrow is supposed to reach 80…Friday our high is predicted to be 58! Fickle seasons indeed!
I like orchids while they are in bloom but they aren’t so pleasing to my eye with leaves on the bottom and stalks bare. I purchased an African violet a couple years ago at the grocery…it was quite forlorn in appearance and I figured I’d try to give it a chance. Last week it bloomed the most perfect color of dark violet and has 6 flowers on it. My grandmother and great grandmother both grew violets in their home and it is a sweet sweet memory that I try to keep alive.
I guess I’m an exception to Cheryl’s observation that “it’s a dry heat” is mostly said by people who don’t live in it. I lived in it most of 40 years. Not saying that dry 110 is a picnic, only that it’s better than humid 110. But I’d certainly take a humid 90 over a dry 110!
Wandering Views 
Good morning from the podiatrist’s office. It is a season for doctor visits.
The weather remains lovely. We have been super blessed this year.
Orchids are the decor of choice in waiting areas it appears.
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Good morning. I have an orchid, but it is not blooming right now. They bloom for so long when they are blooming and are so beautiful. I can understand why they are used for the decor.
My husband sings a song about searching for an orchid and missing a rose. The lesson being that we can search for something exotic and miss the beauty right in front of us. So true.
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yesterday hit 100 degrees here. Today will below 90s.
rain and lightning last night there was a fire near me but they got it out
scary. I drove around the corner and could see the flames in the distance
jo
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That is so hot, Jo! I am glad you find ways to cool down. I think in years back I never realized CA could get so hot in certain areas
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Inland from the coast there are lots of places that see 100+ several times each year.
I know “But it’s a dry heat” is said as kind of a joke, but it really does make a difference. I was usually more comfortable with 100 in California than I am with 90 in Michigan.
Anyway, hi, everyone. I haven’t posted much but I’ve been lurking part-time.
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Oh, how about that, I wasn’t logged in. That was me.
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One hundred is manageable, or at least I always found it so. There are two or three differences that make the 100-plus of Phoenix more difficult than the “humid heat” other places.
(1) 110 and above makes it hard to breathe–there’s really a big difference between 100 and 110
(2) It’s not just one or two days of it. Last year I traveled to Phoenix the second half of April to avoid the 100-degree days I knew I’d experience if I went in May. Even though it was April, Phoenix had 100 degrees while I was in Tucson, and I did see 98 or 99. Just about every day from mid-May to mid-September will reach at least 95 many years–overall it’s just a lot.
(3) Humidity does make it difficult to be out and about–I did experience that in Nashville. But it’s the higher heat, not the humidity, that makes metal surfaces (such as car parts) really hard to touch, that destroys rubber such as tires, and so forth. Oh, and Nashville has a lot more shade.
All in all, “it’s a dry heat” is mostly said by people who don’t live in it.
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I had to laugh when my husband sang that song today and I remember it says, “I overlooked an orchid while searching for a rose.” There goes my nice moral of the story. 😉
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This is the sweetest! A reminder of Chas and Elvera♡
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Well it reached 75 degrees here today and tomorrow is supposed to reach 80…Friday our high is predicted to be 58! Fickle seasons indeed!
I like orchids while they are in bloom but they aren’t so pleasing to my eye with leaves on the bottom and stalks bare. I purchased an African violet a couple years ago at the grocery…it was quite forlorn in appearance and I figured I’d try to give it a chance. Last week it bloomed the most perfect color of dark violet and has 6 flowers on it. My grandmother and great grandmother both grew violets in their home and it is a sweet sweet memory that I try to keep alive.
Nj
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I guess I’m an exception to Cheryl’s observation that “it’s a dry heat” is mostly said by people who don’t live in it. I lived in it most of 40 years. Not saying that dry 110 is a picnic, only that it’s better than humid 110. But I’d certainly take a humid 90 over a dry 110!
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