Category: Climate Change
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Blizzard

A bright, sunlit morning following THE storm. Yesterday was wild. We awoke to an all out blizzard and maybe a foot of snow that had fallen overnight. By nightfall we had at least 37 inches. At times during the day the wind approached 60 mph. The snow was very heavy and wet, sticking to every…
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Monday Morning

It’s a mostly cloudy morning after a rainy weekend. There is a distinct chill to the air and house, although it is not really cold. In fact, the weather seems to be on the mild side of seasonal norms. I imagine this past weekend was difficult for many of us. The government seems intent on…
Michael Watson PhD
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A Frosty Morning

We awoke well before sunrise on what has become a sunny, hazy, 18 degrees F morning. We are nearing the end of an extended cold snap that was punctuated by light snow events. Very beautiful. We had a houseful for the New Year’s holiday, which was great fun. Way too many baked goods, lots of…
Michael Watson PhD
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Sitting With Suffering

At sunrise, the sun illumines the brilliant red leaves of our maples. It is a cooler day of sun and cloud, the breeze producing brief showers of leaves from the trees. We’ve moved the overwintering plants into the house and this morning I wander room to room with a watering can. I’m reading through Natalie…
Michael Watson PhD