Things to Do When it is too Damn Hot to Go Outside!

Sun by Andy Warhol

On the eve of what is forcasted to be a slight break in our heat wave, I'd like to prepare us for the next round of heat. Come on, you know there will be another wave of heat on the way to this godforsakenhell we call KC in August! This should be a fun thing. Here are a few ideas:

• Take naps. I believe in napping. Heat makes me sleepy. Sleeping restores my soul.


• Read books. Read magazines. Read the paper. Just read. Reading entertains, increases your vocabulary, broadens your horizons, helps you to learn! We are never too old to learn!


• Catch up on your favorite television shows or movies. Summer is a great time to catch the reruns or if you have Tivo or DVR or an On Demand Service you have entertainment at your fingertips.


• How about getting together with friends and opening up the game cabinet? Maybe the liquor cabinet while you are at it. Sangria punch is fabulous in the summertime.


• Slow down, relax take life a little easier. Order in, don't cook! Let someone else do the work for you. While you are at it, hire a cleaning service once or twice if you can.


• Spend quality time with the one you love. Close the door and lock it and let nature take its course. Forget Splendor in the Grass. (What an awful thing to think about in August) Just think Splendor, in the A/C... Okay, moving on.


• Shop. Indoors, of course. Enjoy a day at a good old fashioned Mall! Forget destination shopping for a day and head to the Mall, park and go inside. I'm going to try this one soon, sounds like fun and I haven't been to a food court in forever! Maybe I'll see you in line at Panda Express!

Everyone have a great heatwave!