In the dog days of summer, and the heat of the day, suffocating from all the other terms

we over-use describing conditions of extremity in what we think is what, most important

is not stressed.  Heat stroke does happen, it can be fatal, but the solution is simple:

“Stay wet, ya don’t sweat.”

AC is great, when available.  Fans are great too, when available.  Shade, drink plenty of

fluids,  blah, blah, blah…when available, but, best not to sweat.  Best way to do that,

stay wet.

Every year  people who think they know this die or suffer heat stroke.  Sweating is

actually a great, natural way to cool, but it is limited. The only limitation to staying

wet is available water.  Appearance of wet is frowned upon too much, actually staying

alive is much more important.

Damp towels, wet rags… whatever it takes for you to stay wet, stay wet!