Water

I have three thoughts going on about water today:

One: It's hot. How much water do you have to drink to keep yourself alive in heat over 100 degrees Fahrenheit? It has been very warm in DC all week, and the media is advising everyone to stay in air-conditioning and drink lots of water. I don't really know if all that is necessary, people live in intense heat conditions and did so prior to air-conditioning. I really think all you need is the water and light cotton clothing (you know, the breathable stuff). I think the air conditioning just screws with your body because then you think it's all nice when you are inside, but go outside and you are sweating instantly.

Two: My brother and his Blue are having a commitment ceremony this weekend. For the family's part in this ceremony, we are all to bring water from our home. I have never considered our apartment more than a temporary home, so I don't think that would make good commitment water for us to bring. So instead, I had a friend bottle up some water out of Lake Superior and ship it to us. I'm excited that I get to bring such good water to the ceremony!

Three: In relation to two, I was thinking about bringing some D.C. water. I am, however, unsure what the proper DC water to bring would be... out of a drinking fountain on the street? out of a gift shop somewhere? out of the reflecting pool? Can you get arrested for taking water out of the reflecting pool or out of a fountain at a memorial? I know you are not allowed to throw coins, and you are not allowed to deface the memorials.... but can you take water? If so, what type of punishment is there? How high is the fine for stealing reflecting pool water?