It's not the heat it's the humidity...

And other heatstroke-related idioms brought to you by global warming.

Ah well I guess that's why god invented air condition and popsicles. On the bright side it was the perfect beach day. As any South Shore boy was, I was raised on a steady stream of Horseneck Beach and when I was feeling particularly adventuresome Newport was the destination. Of course moving to the city the closest beach (and I use that term loosely) is Carson Beach, located in scenic Dorchester. You know the beaches that were closed a few years back for medical waste washing up on shore. Don't let the pics fool you; this conversation with The Jule last year pretty much sums it up.

Setting: A post-swim stroll
Her: Hey that looks like sea glass.
Me: [Upon closer inspection] No Jule, that's actual glass. Looks like a Corona.

We got a late start, but today we ended up north of Boston at Nahant. It was all good as the $3 parking, Cape Cod chips and sammiches made up for the detorious* route we took. The results: a much cooler afternoon, a little sun & surf and being able to fall asleep with that warm, wavy feeling.

Capped the night off with some excellent chicken and shrimp skewers at Miracle of Science. Good food, good beer...cheap: QuansWorld approved!

*Triple bonus-make up my own word score!