7-09-2024 11:47am

We're Having a Heat Wave

Christine Larkin Editor

SKYLARK'S ARTICLE OF THE WEEK - WE'RE HAVING A HEAT WAVE

Fa molto caldo! That's Italian for, it's very hot.

We're having a heatwave! It's a good time to make sure your AC is working properly and that you have a clean filter. This will give you healthier, cooler air. Ah, the hazy, lazy, crazy days of summer.

A major heat wave is well under way in our region, and it shows no signs of stopping. In fact, we're staying in the 90s all week and well into next week, so stay close to air conditioning if you can or make sure you have a good working fan. It’s not just the sweltering temperatures across the tri-state area: humidity is making this surge in temperatures dangerous.

This week kicked off with a heat advisory, and it will remain in place for much of the tri-state area. And although the temps should hang around the 90s, it'll feel closer to 100 with very little let up. Baby, it's hot outside!

This level of stifling heat is concerning for any amount of time, but is especially devastating when it persists over multiple days. Heat takes a physical toll on the body that is only exacerbated by prolonged exposure, so again, make sure your AC is working properly, and stay hydrated. Don't forget to check on your garden, too. Watering is best in the evening when temperatures are lower. Your flowers will thank you.

In a heatwave like this, it's a good idea to check on your relatives and neighbors as well, especially if they tend to be more vulnerable to the heat. Make sure they have plenty of cool drinks and that their AC is working. It doesn't take much to become overwhelmed by persistent heat.

It's not just the daytime highs that will make this week difficult — it’s the lows, too. Overnight temperatures are staying in the mid to upper 70s, so there's not much relief as we go to bed. A ceiling fan can help and so can a small fan on your night stand.

If you have grandchildren, it might be fun to join them running through the sprinkler. Public pools across Long Island and New York City are open, so why not take a dip. I usually spend time in the kiddy pool. I find it more relaxing, and it feels good to fully submerge my body in shallow water. The kids don't mind, and I enjoy hearing them play in the water.

These long, hot summer days remind me of when I was younger. We didn't have air conditioning in our home. My parents would leave all the windows open, and the front door was never closed, even at night. I can remember seeing a praying mantis on our screen door. That's one of my fondest memories of summer. Bella Estate!

Peace and Love,

Skylark

At 60 and Beyond, we need to be creative with ways to cool off in a heat wave. Don't be too shy to run through the sprinkler like a child.

Be sure to check out my calendar of events for this week.

SKYLARK'S PICK OF THE WEEK - SPLISH SPLASH

When the clock strikes summer, the race is on to the largest water park in the tri-state area. This world-class oasis of 96 tree-covered acres is closer than you’d expect and more fun than you can imagine. Kick back or kick it up on over 20 uniquely-themed water attractions like high-speed slides and relaxing pools. From the Octopus Pool in Kiddie Cove to the microbrews at RiverView, Splish Splash lets you get as close to, or as far from, your family as you want to be this summer. Let's go!

For more information, visit www.splishsplash.com

SKYLARK'S INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE OF THE WEEK

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SKYLARK'S PRAYER OF THE WEEK

Dear God,

Please keep everyone safe in this heatwave, especially those who are vulnerable to sustained heat. Amen.

SKYLARK'S QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What do you do to cool off in the heat?

Please put your answer in the Reply bubble at the bottom of this newsletter next to the Heart. I'd love to hear from you. Thank you.

SKYLARK'S SONG OF THE WEEK - HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME

LYRICS

End of the spring
And here she comes back
Hi, hi, hi, hi there
Them summer days
Those summer days

That's when I had
Most of my fun, back
Hi, hi, hi, hi there
Them summer days
Those summer days

I cloud nine when I want to
Out of school, yeah
County fair in the country sun
And everything is true
Ooh, yeah, yeah

Hot fun in the summertime
Hot fun in the summertime
Hot fun in the summertime
Hot fun in the summertime

First of the fall
And then she goes back
Bye, bye, bye, bye there
Them summer days
Those summer days

Boop-boop-boop-boop
When I want to
Out of school
County fair in the country sun
And everything is cool
Ooh, yeah, yeah

Hot fun in the summertime (hey, hey, hey, ooh)
Hot fun in the summertime (ooh, yeah)
Hot fun in the summertime

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My brand, Skylark Live, was born out of my turning 60 and noticing a profound shift in this age. I wanted to talk about it and share what I was experiencing with the hope of helping other women as well. My brand consists of a weekly newsletter and a monthly vlog designed to motivate and inspire women over 60 to thrive in older age through knowledge and self-awareness. I’m in the process of formulating in-person presentations called The Skylark Sessions. These can be conducted in someone’s home, local library, or senior center.

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