Swamped

But one fact remains. In August, when the monsoons come and the humidity tops 50 percent, swampers don't work so well. You can remedy this by spending another $1,100 on a two-stage evap, which essentially pushes hot air through not one but two evap coolers before it blows into your house.

Or you can save your money, accept the cycles of nature, and sweat a little. Remember sweat, the sensual, salty wet stuff that darkened Stanley Kowalski's tee shirt when he screamed "Steeeeeeeeeelllllllaaaaa!!!"? Your hair will get damp, your makeup will run off your face, and pantyhose and ties will be out of the question.

Put on some shorts and revel in it.