Today the extreme heat reaches close to 110 degrees and people are quick to stay inside. Well there was no way to contain Mother and I as we woke up "early" for a summer pedicure. After our toes dried we went on a mission for furniture. We visited the local antique store that is filled with everything imaginable, including pets. As we shopped I was able to have a glimpse of my hometown in a past life as the stores had a reminder here or there about our famous Walking Horse status and the founding pencil companies that brought progress to little Shelbyville. After leaving the store I visited my grandmother to ask about this, that and how things were back then. She always has stories to tell except for today...I didn't call first and she was preoccupied with something or another.
It was nice to ponder the imagined unknown. As I am caught up in the bustle of high school rarely do I have the chance to think about other times and how people survived without cell phones. I know you are supposed to do that in History class, but who really digs in deep, besides the history lovers? I found much comfort in thinking about a more simple time. But I can tell you this: I am so glad I live in 2012, because it is too hot outside not to have air conditioning!
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