It seems ridiculous to state the obvious, but my memory is failing. Has it always been so hot and humid for days on end?

This week’s heat and oppressive humidity brought me back to my previous life working in a restaurant.

I was so happy with last week’s rain. A day or two without the hauling of hoses is a huge pleasure.

After working outdoors all day Monday, I officially hate summer. I will say I have an incredible amount of empathy for my fellow humans world-wide. At least at the end of the day I can climb into an air-conditioned truck and go home to a somewhat cool house.

This is the week to be grateful for living on the Vineyard.

I usually start this weekly commentary with a mention of the week’s weather. It’s a life-long habit. My maternal grandmother, Nellie Armstrong, lived until I had children, well into her 90s.