My husband and I do not like air conditioners--we don't like the sound or the stale air. Instead we like the beautiful chorus of natural sounds outside and fresh air. That's why we hardly ever use air conditioning, but last night with perspiration flowing, I gave in and put those window air conditioners in. That gave me good energy to get things done rather than sitting motionless in the high humidity. We've not made the costly investment in central air or other types of air conditioning. There's something positivie about being in the high heat now and then--it has a humanizing factor, but for too long, it's simply oppressive.
Last year we never put the air conditioners in, but this year and these heat waves we've had pushed us to use the AC. The added comfort will energize me to complete some needed summer indoor tasks. Onward.