It. Is. Too. Hot.

We crossed 100 degrees today in Minneapolis. Was surprised to hear that it's the first time it's done so in eleven years. That's right, July 13th 1995. And I actually remember that stretch of weather. I'd just moved up here in late May. With Hans as a reference I got a job cooking at Pizza Hut. (That's where I met Jodi for those keeping score.) I didn't have a car, so I walked to and from Dinkytown every day. The air conditioner in our apartment was pitiful at best. There's an excellent chance that on that previous 100 degree day I walked back down to the Hut to do a crossword and have some 'za where it was cool.
BTW, I still had my beautiful ponytail (sob).

Comments

DD4 said…
Why don't you grow another ponytail?
8:55 AM
carrster said…
I remember that summer too. Ugh. It was hot...my roomie & I ended up pitching a tent in the vacant lot next to our apt (here in Duluth) to sleep because our 2nd story no-airconditioning apartment was too much!

Of course this summer has been equally as hot for us. But hey, winter's very long cold and dark so I can't complain (too much).
9:00 AM
Sarita said…
There are two very good reasons behind my lack of a ponytail. First, the FP Gal would leave me. Maybe she's kidding, but I don't want to risk it. And B, I no longer grow hair in enough area to really grow one well enough. Maybe with Monoxadil...
8:24 PM
Peder said…
The above comment is really mine. We're still figuring out this whole shared computer thing.
8:46 AM
MamaD4 said…
It's funny, Donna and I were just discussing your ponytail for some reason...I think we were debating its existence in 2001 when I first met you. I insisted that when I met you (at Barnes & Noble one evening) that you had a ponytail. I think she was arguing the other side. Arguing, of course, being a strong word--more like speculating. Anyway. I agree with FP Gal--the bald headed look suits you. I have to warn you--I'm not sure Minoxidil works on the De For scalp. Let's just say I have some insider knowledge on that subject.
5:22 PM
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