So, one of the characteristics of living on the South Plains is that at this time of the year, when the sun goes down, the air cools very quickly. One of the consequences of this is that if you can open your windows, the night air will cool your house without the use of air conditioning.
Some several years ago, I had purchased replacement windows that allowed me to open them easily. I can open them in a "locked" position, so it would be very difficult for a thief, robber, or general mayhem instigator to enter my home through a window.
This has been a boon to me. I love sleeping with the fresh air coming into my home. When I first bought my home, and Mack, the dog I so loved was still alive, I would frequently sleep in the back yard on a lounge chair on these wonderful cool nights.Mack loved to be in the back yard, no matter the weather. I relied on him to warn me of potential problems, and he did. Unless the mosquitoes bothered him he loved to be outside in the yard. Without a dog to warn me of trouble, and with the increase of crime in my neighborhood, I no longer feel safe spending the night in my back yard. I will stay out late, sometimes, but I will not sleep in the yard.
Well, tonight is one of those nights. It is very late, but I am thankful I can open my windows in a locked position and the fresh air will blow in. It is cooling the house. What a blessing. I love the fresh air of West Texas.
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