Coldest Time of the Year

When you arrive in Texas during the summer after living in Europe for six years there are two things that are striking.  The first is the oppressive blast of heat and humidity.  The second thing to strike you is a wave of refreshment known as air conditioning.  However, it seems that after a few minutes the wave of refreshing cool air turns to bone-chilling cold.  Every public place you go seems to have the air conditioner set to "meat locker."  Many people carry sweaters and light jackets with them to keep warm inside while the outdoor temperatures top 100 degrees Fahrenheit.  It has been over a year and we are still have not acclimated to this paradoxical situation.