weather

Winter Storms (MM #4670)

Some of my earliest memories revolve around spending time with my father at the radio and TV stations where he worked. Helping him put his TV weather maps together almost led me to a career in meteorology. Changing weather is always something I follow. And when they start talking about winter storms, I watch the…

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The First Snowfall (MM #4607)

There’s something special about the first snowfall of the season. Over the last few days, many of my friends in the northern states enjoyed that first snow. Many took to social media to share how much they loved it. They love it now, but I guarantee they’ll feel different come March or April. I’ve experienced…

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Heat Advisory (MM #4542)

It’s been a brutally hot summer. And the last few weeks have been miserable. We were under a Heat Advisory for almost ten days straight. A cold front finally came through on Sunday, and our daily highs will now only be in the low 90s. I’ve felt horrible over the last few weeks, and I…

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Trees (MM #4515)

Trees play an essential part in our lives. They provide oxygen, wood, paper, food, and much more. But in our neighborhoods, trees can also be a nuisance. Sure, I know they provide shade and help cool our cities, but in some communities like Nashville, they also cause many problems. Because our soil is primarily clay,…

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Too Hot (MM #4490)

This weather is tearing me up! We’ve had numerous storms, but that’s not the biggest issue. It’s too hot. Over the last week, the world has been experiencing the hottest average daily temperatures. We’ve been in the upper 90s nearly every day. Now I admit, I’m not built for this hot weather. Perhaps it’s my…

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Dry Skin (MM #4273)

This time of year is rough for me. And this has nothing to do with the holidays. My issues are with the weather and my dry skin. I never did well in the cold, snowy Ohio winters, and while the weather here in Tennessee is a bit warmer, it’s very inconsistent. The up-and-down temperatures make…

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Turn It Off (MM #4172)

For many years, we’ve debated how we should save on our summer energy costs. While some people like my parents prefer to go without air conditioning, others argue about the best way to save money. When we leave the house, should we turn it up a few degrees, or should we turn it off? Of…

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Extreme Heat Belt (MM #4165)

Scientists are warning us that in the next thirty years, parts of middle America will become an extreme heat belt. From Texas to Illinois, peak summer temperatures could soon start hitting 125 degrees regularly. People are asking what we can do. The answers aren’t promising…

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One Sound (MM #4052)

The other morning I realized that there was one sound that grinds on me; the buzz of a lawnmower. Due to our climate, we only have 3 or 4 months of the year where we don’t hear their drone. We mow ours over the weekend, but our neighbors use a mowing service. So that means…

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Shocked (MM #3970)

Many parts of the USA are seeing severe winter weather. We could even get some over the next few days, too. And as I scroll through my Facebook timeline, many of my friends seem to be shocked. I’m confused. January and February are usually the months that we see the most snow and ice. So…

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