Those New Forty readers in the areas of North Dakota and Minnesota who were under a tornado warning early this morning may feel a similar angst to that which I heard today from folks regarding the warning systems that sought to warn them of potential tornadoes in their area. It is a rare individual who [...]
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There are always critics…
There are always critics who will chastise area school districts, universities, and businesses when they choose to close or continue operations when inclement weather is forecast. I know, I am one of those critics. I tend to lean toward caution, so my criticism is typically leveled at those who do not pay heed to the [...]
Metaphorical sunshine re-framed…
The sunshine and lovely temperatures today have me humming a old classic from my youth by The 5th Dimension - Let the Sunshine In. I always knew the song as it was coupled with Aquarius as a medley. Aquarius was a much more ethereal piece that heralded the changing times. An upbeat segue from Aquarius [...]
Calling foul…
Far be it for me to be the defender of Wal-Mart. I have nothing to give on that front. I am not a goodwill crusader for corporate America. Having said that, I have to call foul on John Kraft's ad in The Forum that showed two young girls outside selling cookies in sub-zero temperatures and [...]
Pleasantly tolerable…
I will be the sunshine…
I will be the sunshine I wish to see. I believe that if I embody outward warmth, I can infect others and ultimately the weather will change. I think this is a good plan. After all, Gandhi said, "Be the change that you wish to see in the world." Gandhi was brilliant - and he [...]
Until I am blue in the face…
Well, here I am again - up late watching the weather and wondering to what extent Monday will function as a typical Monday. I am no longer alone in expressing exasperation of patience as it relates to winter. If wind and cold don't incite irritation, the closure of major thoroughfares do. Folks in these parts [...]
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