Let's Talk About the Weather

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It seems that winter in New England has launched itself directly into summer. We went from an eternally cold and annoyingly snowy winter directly into the blistering heat of summer. Those of you in the south would not consider 85 degrees F to be blistering heat, but those of us up north with our sluggish blood do not respond well to these temperatures, especially when they arrive suddenly. My ideal temperature (outdoors) is closer to 60. Indoors I thrive at 68.

We New Englanders tend to complain a lot about the weather. We have an old saying... "If you don't like the weather, wait a minute". It changes frequently, giving us much to complain about. Most people in these parts don't like change - they like their 'comfort zone'.

I'm lucky that the weather is all that I have to complain about. I have a good job, a roof over my head, friends and family, and relatively good health. What more could I ask for? Nifty thunderstorms at my command? (Cool - I'd like that).

We humans are never satisfied with the good things that we have. We always want more. I guess it all goes back to the Garden of Eden. Man and Woman had everything - except one stinking fruit. They had to have it all. And just look at where it got us.

This is not Paradise.

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Helloooooo Sonata!

I'm having a grand time with the new car. Can't get enough of the satellite radio. Don't even know what half the buttons on the dash are for. The thing drives like a dream (there's nothing like a brand-new car) and we've only been to the gas station once since it arrived.

Aaaaaaannnnd it's the envy of the workplace. I rarely have something to be proud of (probably a good thing) but this car has upped my status in life, at least at work. There have been several 'showings' and promises of a test drive (I need to get an inspection sticker before the test drives). And suddenly everyone at work wants a new Hyundai.

My cars always have a name. We named this one "Bruce" for a couple of reasons. Bruce is the shark in "Finding Nemo" (a favorite movie), and the satellite radio has a shark-fin sort of antenna. Plus, the car is sort of the blue-ish color of that character. And I think of Bruce (in "Nemo") when he loses control and tries to get at Nemo and Dori. Reminds me of my own road rage as I try to get to work in the morning, most days.

Ahhh, Bruce. The new love of my life (until something better comes along). I feel like a kid with a new toy.