There's a bright side to all this hot weather...

My place of employment just gave us all free ice cream! Yaaaaaaaaaay!

Meanwhile, Bloomie held a press conference, encouraging everyone to stay cool and conserve energy. The city has set up cooling centers, and, of course, there are dozens of public pools to splash around in. The pools are free to everyone. All you need are a bathing suit and a reliable lock for the locker room. I'm headed for the Long Island City YMCA after work. It will probably be packed, and it will probably be next to impossible to find a locker, but it will be worth it. After all, there is no experience more blissful than being in a swimming pool in 97-degree weather.

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