Feeling the burn

For the last 15 years or so, I've been very good about avoiding excess sun exposure. Hats, sunblock, "anti UVA/B" attire. Today was a hot one at 85F (I can hear people chortling, but trust me - for here, that is scorching and since we don't see it that often, few have A/C. It's about 95F in my bedroom. Gross.), and when I went out to hack at weeds around the yard I chose a tank top and sunblock instead of a loose-fitting sunblock shirt.

For the first time in 15 years or so, I've got a sunburn. There are parts of my back I couldn't quite reach. On the plus side, sunblock totally works - I can see where it did. On the minus side, it doesn't work where it isn't applied.

I'd forgotten how uncomfortable sunburn is. I didn't really miss it!


I did manage to finally yank out all the weeds in the driveway cracks - I parked my car on the street last night, because I'd hoped to get my kitchen door installed. Alas, the hardware I ordered has a few screws missing. Grrr. I'm actually being more productive this year with the home maintenance. Now if I could get a blasted roofer to come make sure my chimney doesn't have a leak...