Here are some buttons that will eventually make an appearance in my shop. Who knows when as I can't seem to do anything in this heat, and I am embarassed to say that I may just be losing my mind. You can ask Paul if you don't believe me. I politely asked a man who was watering the sidewalk to stop as we are supposed to be conserving water - I normally never say a peep to anyone. ( He didn't stop of course) In my neighborhood, the biggest joy around seems to be watering sidewalks on hottest driest days. It makes me bonkers. I am making dumb mistakes and puttering around like a granny.
But look, I have scientific back-up! This is from last week's NOW magazine.
"There's only one way that the body can cool, and that is evaporative cooling or sweating. High humidity prevents this since the water can't evaporate because the air is saturated. This can result in lethargy, a mild stress condition and poor sleep, which can lead to a low-level attention deficit during the day. Impulsivity, accidents, attention problems and general irritability go up."
Michael Persinger , biometeorologist, professor of neuroscience, Laurentian University, Sudbury
Thank goodness for science! Or I might just be considered a grand whimp.
(bedroom temp. is now up to 35C)
Ugh - I'm so sorry it's so hot there! Good for you for backing everything up with science! I wish I could zap you over here where it is cool and foggy this morning...
Posted by: kelly | July 14, 2005 at 11:46 AM
those are so freak'n cute!
Posted by: Jessica Kenenske | July 14, 2005 at 12:10 PM
get an air conditioner!! I was really losing my mind during that first heat wave and we had 2 a/c's already. once we borrowed the 3rd things actually cooled down in our 2nd floor apartment (with no attic insulation) and I realized oh, I don't hate everybody and everything and I will ever have a coherent thought again. The heat fritzes me right out. We're northern girls -- we need a chill in the air!
Posted by: hillary | July 14, 2005 at 12:26 PM
I absolutely HATE the heat. Because we live by the beach our place doesn't have AC which most of the time isn't a problem. I like to be cold at night and under lots of covers. Even with both windows open there sometimes isn't a cross breeze and it makes me crazy.
Those buttons are so fabulously yummy!! Will you sell them individually or in groups? Love 'em! :)
Posted by: joleen | July 14, 2005 at 01:13 PM
Thank you so much for that post. We have been in the middle of a heat wave here in MB as well...and I am trying to finish a bunch of term papers and my brain is so not functioning lately. It all makes sense! And good for you for telling the dude to stop watering!! That was a brave thing to do!!
Oh yeah, those buttons are so freaking cute. ;) I just have to get the robin. :)
Posted by: robin | July 14, 2005 at 01:54 PM
i'm with you...this heat is making me very lazy. it's an effort to do anything these last few days. maybe you need to run through the hose while your neighbours are washing the sidewalk!
Posted by: krissy | July 14, 2005 at 01:58 PM
Lovely,lovely buttons !
Posted by: lyn | July 14, 2005 at 03:48 PM
Love the buttons. Those are darling. When I was in NYC last, I went to the E.A.T. shop and picked up a button maker. I've only used it 2x so far and nothing as cute as those came out!!
The watering thing is so annoying. I went to this mall yesterday and they had two "drip lines" that were broken and spraying water EVERYWHERE!!! I wrote the manager an email. We'll see if she responds ....
Posted by: Jesser | July 14, 2005 at 04:51 PM
38C/102F here.
i am a grumpy bear for sure.
this weather is inhumane.
Posted by: laura r. | July 14, 2005 at 06:42 PM
Love them cute buttons! Sending "cool" thoughts your way.
Posted by: vicki | July 14, 2005 at 11:33 PM
Oh you poor thing! Well, your buttons are very pretty. :)
Posted by: laurie b. | July 15, 2005 at 01:34 AM
ugh...sorry for the heatwave. why cant people just follow the rules, they like to water their brown lawns here, what for?? your buttons are super cute!
Posted by: hannah | July 15, 2005 at 09:34 AM
I *love* those buttons. SO cute!
Posted by: robyn | July 15, 2005 at 02:13 PM
Beautiful buttons! I can't choose my favorite, I love them all :)
Posted by: Débora Figueiredo | July 15, 2005 at 08:26 PM
The other day I saw a guy hosing off a sidewalk WHILE IT WAS RAINING. If that's not stupidity, I don't know what is.
Posted by: Andrea | July 16, 2005 at 02:53 AM
love the owl button!
Posted by: joymadison | July 16, 2005 at 02:33 PM
ohhhh* cannot waitto get in on that button sale!! :) yay!
Posted by: Jenny Vorwaller | July 16, 2005 at 03:56 PM