It's getting hot!

I've lived in the South for most of my life.  I've grown accustomed to the muggy, hot weather that comes in summer.  I'm used to being uncomfortably hot for 3-4 months of the year, but I still dislike the Memphis heat.

When I tell people about Memphis summers their reactions are usually "I wouldn't think that area would be so bad." or "Well it's not hotter than the desert!" or "Well ____ is hotter than Memphis."  It's hilarious when those people visit Memphis in the summer.  They look at me with wide eyes, slightly red from the constant drip of sweat into them and say "You were right.  It is super hot here."  That's happened several times for me.  People not believing how hot it gets here and then experiencing it themselves.

I'm not saying that there aren't other places that are hotter, but Memphis' heat is different.  When you sweat it doesn't really help.  You're always going to be slightly damp here, but due to the high humidity you're not going to feel any cooler.

Among Memphians Memphis has the reputation of being a horribly miserable place in the summer.  Some people love it.  They get energized by the heat.  I personally don't like it, but it's home so I deal with it.

Since it's getting hot please be sure to drink plenty of water, wear a hat, and if you're like me and burn at the drop of a hat, wear sunscreen.

Have a great summer everybody!

Greek Fest

Memphis has many traditions, festivals and occurrences throughout the year.  BBQ Fest, Cooper-Young Festival, Memphis in May and many others.  Every spring the Greek Orthodox Church on N. Highland celebrates their culture through Greek Fest.

Greek Fest exhibits dances, food and other forms of merriment from Greece.  It's a pretty cool event and there's tons of great food.  You can even get beer.

Admission is about $3 and food costs will vary, but if you have time you should check it out.