Hurricanes and the Summer Olympics

Posted by Kelly Smith Aug 19, 2008

Well, here we are smack-dab in the middle of hurricane season and the Summer Olympics. Those of us not in the path of a hurricane, tropical storm, or a tropical depression might be easily distracted by Michael Phelps' stellar performance.

Being prepared for a hurricane or other disaster is always important. I keep saying that one day I'll get an emergency generator. I'm certainly not going to evacuate if I can help it. Not that I'm foolhardy, but living south of Houston doesn't lend itself to getting out of town.

We are getting some good steady rain. And that's a fortunate thing because I've got to remove a tree stump. When we have a dry spell around here you have to use dynamite to shovel dirt.

Other than the Summer Olympics, one thing I look forward to at this time of the year is the prospect of cooling weather here in South Texas. Don't get me wrong, cooler doesn't mean cold, but just not stifling. It makes it possible to begin ramping up training for a fall marathon.

I can also get on some outdoor DIY projects. I've got a bit of exterior house painting to do. Not too much, thank goodness, because my home is brick. But I still have to paint the facia boards and soffit. Another thing I want to do is install radiant barrier foil in the attic. In fact, I've been thinking of taking up doing it for other people as a sideline.

But enough of this. It's time to open the windows and enjoy the rainy day. This is one day that the air conditioner won't be going full blast.