Down here in Florida sunburn is serious business. I have seen quite a few people suffer 'sun poisoning' so bad it required hospitalization. This over an above the odds of the more common debilitating sunburns and/or possible skin cancer down the road. Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and a long-sleeve shirt are vital.

It isn't meant as a knock against our northern friends but the sun really is stronger down here. A fact that comes to light when people used to staying out in the sun for hours up north face consequences when they try it down here.

Even those who are used, or genetically adapted, to it there are consequences. All I can do is shake my head when I see ladies I knew a couple of decades ago and the deep tan they craved when they were young has turned into what looks like elephant hide. And they got off easy.

At least one I know has died of skin cancer. A high price for fashion.