Last week, we had our first significant snowfall in a few years. Typically, Nashville only gets 4-5 inches of snow each Winter, But last week, we got nearly 8 inches in less than a day. And everyone wanted to take advantage of this rare occurrence. Naturally, many people went sledding. Some tried to build snowmen,…
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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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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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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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It’s the middle of Summer, and the heat has been brutal. Our highs have been close to 100 degrees almost every day this month. And, of course, people want cooler temperatures. Over the last few days, I’ve heard people claim that we’ll be begging for the July heat this Winter. That makes me laugh…
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve had problems with hangnails. I don’t get them often. But when I do, they’re a hassle. Now, I’m sure if I got regular manicures, I wouldn’t have these problems. But that’s never going to happen. Fingernails have always bothered me…
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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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When the weather turns cold, I spend a lot of time wearing socks, even though I hate them. And of course, you need some thick, warm socks during the winter months. For people who have big feet like me, shoes and socks can be hard to find. The brand I’ve worn for years are now…
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We’ve got our first snowfall of the winter. Luckily, there’s not much, but some will still panic. And the good news, if you believe the old wives tale, we will only have 2 or 3 snowfalls this year. I thought everyone knew about this winter folklore but found out that’s not the case…
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We don’t get much snow here in Nashville, but even when we get a dusting, people panic. We had some flurries the other day and some area schools closed. And of course, that got me thinking back to those snow days of my youth. Perhaps those days are soon to be a thing of the…
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