The cart path directly behind my condo is used by those folks walking dogs, riding bikes, jogging, or strolling. The temperature is obvious by watching how those folks are dressed.

Currently it’s in the low 70’s and folks are in short-sleeved tops. No sweatshirts. This morning they were bundled up for the chilly temps. It’s like a visual thermometer. I don’t have to look at the actual numbers.

The trees and the birds also provide clues. Cool temps but warm sun brings encourages the birds to stretch out where the sun warms them.

I can’t tell the temps just by the sunshine. Too many times I’ve been fooled by what appears to be a bright, sunny, lovely day only to find it’s cold.

But the folks on the path are never wrong. By the time they get to my condo, they’re dressed for the temperature.