August

August — one of my least favorite months.

You might ask why. Well, let’s start with the obvious: it’s the hottest month of the year. And with global warming, that heat is no joke — even if a few folks are still in denial. How can anyone deny it after all the wildfires, mudslides, floods and extreme temperature swings we’ve seen? And let’s not forget the humidity that sticks to you like an unwelcome guest.

The weather alone is enough to slow me down. Some days, I’m just not in the mood to get much done. And that’s really the point — August is hands-down my most unproductive month of the year.

Some people embrace this downtime as a chance to relax, recharge or head to the mountains and beaches. But if you’re like me, it can feel more like a holding pattern. The city empties out, and for t