I estimated the ambient humidity at roughly a thousand percent, but tipped a little of my sweetened coffee into the saucer and blew on it nonetheless.
In Diana Gabaldon's "Written in My Own Heart's Blood," the narrator describes an extreme level of humidity, humorously exaggerating it to a thousand percent. This vivid imagery sets the scene for discomfort while also illustrating the protagonist’s determination to enjoy a small pleasure, like coffee, despite the challenging environment.
The act of sweetening coffee and blowing on it before taking a sip highlights the character's resilience and commitment to savoring life's simple joys. This moment reflects a balance between the struggles of the surrounding atmosphere and the small comforts that can be found within it.
