The Heat of it All


As we in Southern California bake in the hot summer sun, it is interesting to note that more and more newspapers are including stories of Global Warming. E-gads, might it be true and not simply a hoax, perpetrated upon the people by left wing extremists? By the time something is decided we may find it too late. If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend the movie, An Inconvenient Truth.

At any rate, what is true for me is that I am very grateful for the luxury of having air conditioning in my home. In all my 50 plus years, this is the first home I've lived in that has central air conditioning. Having tried to get to the beach earlier and finding every other Southern Californian doing the same thing, I have decided to simply veg out at home. Although the thermostat is turned up to 79 degrees, I am SO cool right now.

So, is that my paradox for the day? How to live with the truth of global warming and still use my air conditioning unit? I guess for today it is. I will remember my gratitude for this gift and I will continue to find ways to use less energy. I know I'm not a purist and I can only hope my efforts are seen as somewhat helpful.