@Halcyon I'm so sorry to hear what you're going through. Last year in Portland, we survived several days with temperatures up to 117 F... in a house with no insulation, and no air conditioning. I assume it will be a scorcher again this year, so I'm stocking up on box fans, and for when I absolutely must go out, I've ordered one of those portable fans people wear around their necks. I hear they really help. If you don't have one, you might consider getting one.
@Halcyon I have a cooling towel too. Amazon has a few great deals on neck fans. I just got a really nice one for barely more than $20
@Halcyon if you do decide to buy one, the bladeless ones are best.
@sufisamwise I've heard of them but never though of getting one. I have a cooling towel I throw on my neck if it's bad. I'm lucky we have AC in one room of the house.