It took me a long time before I realized the difference between "hot" and "heat". Once I found out that "heat" was that sensational feeling I got from curry, it finally sunk in.
My Mom never knew how to use cayenne or curry (probably wasn't even in her spice rack) or any of those things because Dad didn't like it. We never got it at home and IF we did go out to eat it was McDonald's.
We are getting sprinkles now and it looks like a dreary fall day ahead. Going for a drive in the country.