I don't know about where you live, but here in Oklahoma, we have had several days in a row of heat advisories being issued. This past weekend was no exception.
I am on the board of the Chickasha Area Arts Council, and we had a booth at the first-ever Christmas in July in historical downtown Chickasha. The event didn't start until 5:00 pm, which here is the hottest time of the day it seems, with free live music, food trucks, vendors, events for the kiddos, and fireworks to end the evening.
I was asked if I would put a few of my crafts in the Arts Council booth as part of a fundraiser and I was more than happy to donate the proceeds to the council. Now the temps were in the 90s but the heat index was much higher. I only lasted about 2 hours in the booth before I retreated back to the Canadian River Brewery to cool off. I eventually headed home after feeling like I'd gotten my legs back under me. Anyway, long story short, I am sure I ended up with a mild case of heat exhaustion as I was feeling not quite myself for a little over 48 hours. Last night I turned the corner and had more energy and focus. Today I am feeling nearly 100%!
Lesson learned: remember to hydrate days before an outdoor event during a heatwave.
The other unfortunate thing that happened this weekend was the Leg Lamp, yes that leg lamp, was damaged in a storm that came through Sunday night. I am not sure if it is beyond repair or not. Hopefully, it can be repaired.
Also, if you are in the Central Oklahoma area, please stop by the Anadarko Community Library in Anadarko on August 6 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm for a multi-author event! Check out the library's Facebook page to read some of the author spotlights here!
Thank you for your continued support. Until we see each other again...
Hugs,
Maxine
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