Desert Heat

This week I am in 108 degree Phoenix, Arizona.  I know they say it is a "dry" heat versus the more muggy weather in other areas of the country but the fact is it is still very hot!!  My time outside has been limited in the heat of the day but I do enjoy seeing some of the desert landscape as the cactus plants are beautiful, and it is so different from what I am used to at home.

Pools are abundant and offer relief to warm and weary folks.  I have not been swimming yet but I have been using my sunblock and staying in every bit of shade I can find.



The challenge of putting on the sunblock for me though is always having streaks of it that I have missed and not rubbed in enough on my face.  I tend to realize it when a stranger gives me a second glance.  Thus it is helpful to have a small mirror in my bag to address the issue.  I have a few extras for others.

Outdoor Living

This time of year it is so lovely that the outdoors becomes an extension of the living room.  The flowers are in bloom with beautiful pops of color everywhere.  It is so easy to sit outside for hours and read, take photos, chat with friends, eat dinner, etc.

There are also the endless hours one can spend in a pool, lake or the ocean. The cool water creating relief from the warmth of the sun. Pick up a rock and you can search for snails, clams, and other water life.

When I finish swimming in my favorite lake there is nothing better than lounging around and drying in the sun before hanging my towel out in the sun so it is ready the next time I need it. 

Clothes seem to smell different and more fresh when they have dried off in the sun with the breeze blowing around them. I can understand why some people like to hang clothes out on a clothesline to dry. 

I have a few scent packets to be hung in a closet to make everything smell like fresh linen. Hope the finders enjoy!