Heating things up...

It's hardly news when the weather is hot in Louisiana in the summertime. But this week, the temperatures have been exceptionally high and that means it goes on our newscast. Today my story centered around weather so hot, that highways in our state are actually buckling. Reporting on hot weather has its advantages --- when it comes to getting people to talk, it's a much easier sell than taxes, politics or religion. After all, we've all be taught that talking politics or religion can be rude and you're definitely running the risk that many people won't agree with you. But when we're dealing with the weather, everyone is a bit of an expert and everyone has their own descriptions of just how hot it is outside. The downside though, it's already hot enough wearing a suit and makeup --- add to that the constant talking about just how stifling it is, and it's a recipe for feeling just a little too warm.