Contra Costa Time
Sunday, August 17, 2003

Delta summer
"Whatever you're in the mood for, you'll find it"

The heat rising up off the Delta feels oppressive, but strangely
comforting, like being swept up in a down comforter.

It clings to you, moist, fragrant, smothering. And just when your ears
begin to buzz and the world goes slightly out of focus, a sudden
breeze sashays off the water, lifting the damp bangs from your
forehead and kissing the nape of your neck, refreshing body and
soul...

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