Blog: Barely Awake In Frog Pajamas

I've long marveled at the insanely high temperatures of the American southwest. As a kid, I'd stare at the outline of Arizona on the map - which was littered with 110s and 120s - with awe. Our summers would see temperatures that would reach the low 90s, maybe a few days approaching triple digits, but I couldn't fathom the highs that appeared on the bottom left quadrant of the screen. So, I believe 109 is a new, personal best. Mercifully, it has not been accompanied by the usual, sweltering blanket of humidity, so [...]