Thanks everyone - that was really helpful. Especially from the Coloradans...nice to know people make do with dry mouth in this area. I'm bet we can get my little apartment humidified in no time with a cool-air humidifier.

And good advice on the sun protection - it's something my family has always taken seriously (my grandfather and stepgrandfather both died of melanomma), and my mom has taken quite militantly post-radiation . I imagine you've seen the UV-protecting clothing, hats, etc.? If not, and you're interested, I can pass on a catalog link.

Thanks again everybody!