It happens every year. In April, I make plans for the summer then Labor Day rolls around and I wonder where the time went. This year was no different. When the weather began to get warm, I planned my summer: free concerts around the city, Shakespeare and other plays in the park, dinners and get togethers with friends at some of our favorite outdoor restaurants, picnics and reading a few...

What to do when the temperature in hits 100 degrees? Reach for cover and do these five things: 1. Wear light-colored, loose fitting clothes and limit strenuous outdoor activities. 2. Slather on the sunscreen. The highest rating is generally best but minimum SPF35. 3. Wear a floppy hat. 4. Drink lots of water. Add a twist of lemon or lime for flavor. 5. Carry a hand or mini electrical fan...