Today's weather reminded me of just how different our climate - and our perceptions and expectations - are from that of most of the country.

It was very warm today. I walked home seven blocks (uphill all the way) and as long as I stayed on the shady side of the street I was OK but did not loiter in the sunny spots. In Juneau one does not often sweat but today was one of those days.

We had a high of 73 degrees.