Dr Becky Towne

One would think that a native Texan, who grew up in the Houston area, would adjust back to the heat of the South fairly quickly. Not so. In fact, I had to figure out how to shower here. Since the hot water heater is not close to the shower in my temporary quarters, in the mornings and at night I must let the hot water run a while so I won't freeze. In the afternoons, however, since the water pipes are in the attic, I must let the cold water run a while so I don't get burned. That's because the water in those pipes heats up a lot during the day in this hotter-than-normal weather.

The reason I had to figure this out was because the house I grew up in was built on cement blocks so the pipes could run underneath the house and stay cool (relatively speaking, of course). Those pipes could freeze during the coldest winter nights. I remember Dad going outside on those cold nights to turn off the water. Sounds kind of good about now.

I am adjusting and discovering new additions to my list of things for which to be thankful: air conditioning, cool water (eventually), temporary living quarters, and an indoor job.

Finally found my little photo cable to show more pictures from the Pandolph wedding showing me with the Sommers family, John Pandolph, and Elijah and Shawnna Pandolph!

Warm thoughts,
Becky