We are under a tropical storm warning. I’ve lived through numerous tropical storms and hurricanes and you would guess it would be no giant deal. The problem is, the tropical storms and hurricanes that I have lived through in the past were in a wealthy neighborhood better prepared for that kind of weather. The neighborhood I live in now doesn’t get dire weather, and is not prepared for flooding and power outages. I’m really not as distraught about flooding as I am about power outages. I can cook really enough on the grill for a few afternoons, but, I do not like going without air conditioner. Although the hot and cold temperatures will only be in the middle to high eighties, the humidity will be terrible. And in about two afternoons, the mosquitos will be terrible, too. Experience tells me this. In the past, after a tropical storm or hurricane, we’ve gone afternoons without electricity, but, numerous stores and diners with electricity were open, and my associate and I would spend time in them, enjoying the cool air conditioner and freezing drinks. I never appreciated air conditioner and freezing drinks as much as I did after a few afternoons without electricity in the middle of summer time 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 hot and cold 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 conditioner while I have it.