Extremity that amplifies

And a nod to all those who came before.

Photo by Darren Wanliss on Unsplash.

When continental Europe hit 40 degrees Celsius a week or so ago, I checked in on my dad. He’s been retired for more than a decade but still usually spends more than 8hrs every day outside, tilling soil and planting roots, beans, and vegetables.

He prefers long sleeves and pants to their short alternatives, and if the …