Transthought

Weather and Its Effects

It is one of those days that James Russell described as one in June: "Then if ever come perfect days." This is as near to perfect weather-wise as one can ask for. At least in this part of the world.

Weather affects the way we think and act, and dress and feel. I like it hotter rather than colder and I do not mind if it goes over ninety degrees. But today is in the high seventies, low eighties and low humidity. Perfect for any kind of outdoor activity and easy on the air conditioning, too!

It makes for safer driving, except I just heard a report that two policemen on bicycles were hit by a truck on Indiana 83 while in a charity bicycle ride. I wonder what kind of carelessness caused this. Insurance companies look at weather reports for the accidents they investigate. It is a huge factor, to be sure.

As I look out the window I see the leaves perfectly still, here at nearly four o'clock in the afternoon. A few birds flit around and there are some lazy clouds, but not much is happening. That is a far cry from the tornado, hail, rain, wind, etc., that we experienced many times in the spring this year. The roofers are still at work repairing damage from those storms.

We watched Spike Lee's documentary on Katrina last night and just cannot believe the devastation that storm inflicted, coupled, of course, by the ineptness of the relief efforts, if they existed at all. So many people suffered needlessly, or over much. How can this be tolerated in a country that can get food parcels to war-torn countries, but none to folks on rooftops in New Orleans? Politics plays strange games.

So it is a perfect day, except for the television news that I am avoiding at this time of day. We will turn it on later and sigh at the imperfections of people as they continue their power grabs, greed and indulgences. Let me enjoy my innocence and simplicity as I revel in the warmth and comfort of a day like this!

Wayne's Words for August 22, 2006

posted by Wayne Olson @ 3:54 PM