We are under a tropical storm warning.
I’ve lived through many tropical storms and hurricanes and you would think it would be no big deal.
The problem is, the tropical storms and hurricanes that I have lived through in the past were in a wealthy town better prepared for that kind of weather. The town I live in now doesn’t get severe weather, and is not prepared for flooding and power outages. I’m really not as concerned about flooding as I am about power outages. I can cook easily enough on the grill for a few days, but, I do not like going without air conditioning. Although the temperatures will only be in the middle to high eighties, the humidity will be terrible. And in about two days, the mosquitos will be terrible, too. Experience tells me this. In the past, after a tropical storm or hurricane, we’ve gone days without electricity, but, many stores and restaurants with electricity were open, and we would spend time in them, enjoying the cool air conditioning and cold drinks. I never appreciated air conditioning and cold drinks as much as I did after a few days without electricity in the middle of summer in the south. The meteorologists are predicting extensive power outages in this area. I really hope it doesn’t take long to restore it. To me, humidity is worse than high temperatures. Although it’s only in the eighties here right now, the humidity is already close to ninety-five percent, so, I am enjoying my air conditioning while I have it.