Water

It is hotter than hammering hell in Boulder today, verging on 100 degrees. The nice thing about Boulder is that no matter how hot it is, very cold water from the mountains flows through pipes, out of our faucets, and into our glasses for drinking. A quick cold shower can provide an amazing sense of well-being and refreshment, even in the heat of the noonday sun. Water is the beverage of choice for me, and I can’t seem to get enough of it this time of year.

A few years ago, we had a drought in Colorado and had to save our "gray water" from bathtubs and sinks to keep our flowers and grass alive. It was a bleak time, but I think it resulted in more mindfulness and appreciation of water and how to conserve it. I am grateful for this simple thing--fresh, clear water. We are so very lucky – for many people in many countries of the world clean water is an unobtainable luxury.