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Monday, July 17, 2006
On the Beach Inland, we hear, the air's almost unbearable: tomorrow in DC it's Code Orange. Here at the shore, though the sand will hurt your feet if you walk on it at noon, a reliable wind off the water cools the air. I had to close the balcony's curtains early this morning, the sun came in so strongly. I thought that meant the beach would be burning hot. But though the sun was strong, and though we stayed firmly under our umbrella, the air at the beach was light and breathable, and the ocean water refreshing. We stayed out there for hours. I finished the Sunday crossword and then splashed in the water. We had a swim after that in our building's pool. So far I've made steak (a favorite of Mr UD's) every night, while my vegetarian sister, who's here with us, tries not to notice. My other beach indulgence is a daily pina colada which, Mr UD bitterly complains, I never finish. |