Two gifts and two purchases.

It was already eighty when I was ready to head out this morning, and heat index values of between 110 and 115 are expected in my area, so, yes, I bailed on the workout and used the time for paperwork and tasks decidedly more fun than walking in the unforgiving sun (e.g., shelving new books).

Speaking of the sun, in the sixties and seventies, I was a Coppertone kid raised on the Jersey Shore. Consider this a random but important public service announcement from someone who knows: Get your skin checked annually. If the dermatologist recommends that spots be biopsied and/or treated, have them biopsied and/or treated. Early identification of potential problems leads to better outcomes. Finally, wear sunscreen and a hat. No, really. Do it.