Into the Day

According to Weather.com, it's 86 degrees in Dallas (at 8:33 am), but feels like 91 degrees. The high is expected to be 101. They lie, because they know the populace would panic if they knew that the high temperature will be more like 109. I know. And I am near panic. The idea of walking outside in such temperatures is abhorrent.

But walk out side I shall. I shall go to visit Orr-Reed Wrecking Company, Inc. today, along with my lovely wife, where we will look for old windows that might look interesting hung up on our fence. I envision a mix of rustic old wooden window frames with peeling paint and broken window panes, alongside similar windows that I will paint bright colors and to which I will attach simple window boxes for flowers. Once I find some old windows and get them attached to the fence, I might look for some old garden implements and attach them, too, to the fence. A funky old outdoor restaurant we visited not long ago had rusty old bicycles hanging from a wall outside and they looked interesting. I'm trying to create an odd ambiance that will complement an outdoor deck area that's inviting...something very casual and comfortable.

I took a quick look at the street in front of my house to find that the gushing geyser from yesterday afternoon's water main break was repaired; now, the street needs patching. A lady walking her dog saw me peering into the hole that once sprayed water through the street and said, "it looks like they got it fixed." I nodded in agreement, as it was obvious from the lack of a geyser, and wondered aloud how long it took them to repair the break. "I heard the water come back on at 2:30," she said. When I got back inside and turned on the water, it was obvious it had been off...lots of complaining from the pipes as water tried to push out the pockets of air. Taking a shower was interesting, at least the first few moments, as I was doused with sprays of hot water, interspersed with sprays of hot air.

I got sidetracked...it's well after 9:00 am now. The kitchen is better organized now and the dishwasher is awaiting its instructions. And a small cooler has been filled with bottled water and ice in preparation for our foray into the heat. It's time to head out into the day.