When we lived in Ohio, we used to have problems with Japanese Beetles. Over the last few years here in Tennessee, we’ve had a similar situation. But in the South, we deal with June bugs. But this year, thy didn’t show up in June. They were a few days late…
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Where did summer go? Even though the season technically ends in two weeks, this year, it seemed so short. And while we lost all of last summer, this year was even stranger. And to me, this year was worse than last year, even though we could do a little more…
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Lately, many people have claimed that it feels warmer this summer than in years past. Sure, some of that has to do with global warming and climate change. But I think there’s one big reason that people perceive that the heat is much more intense. People honestly need to look at themselves…
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When you think of summer sports, you don’t usually think of basketball or hockey. But the NBA and NHL will wrap up their suspended seasons over the next few months. But the one sport that first comes to mind during summertime, baseball, may remain on the sidelines…
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The summer sun has never been my friend. I’ve always dreamed of having a suntan, but my fair skin makes that nearly impossible. As I’ve gotten older I do my best to avoid the sun. But every now and then ole Sol is unavoidable…
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Summer is in full swing, and for many that means hanging out at the swimming pool. I loved to swim when I was young, but it’s not something I even think about anymore. I wonder why kids love swimming so much but adults don’t…
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I’ve suffered from allergies as long as I can remember. And for some reason they usually act up right around Labor Day. This year, the misery has already begun…
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I was in the shower the other day and started thinking back to something I should have learned in school. Why does our body temperature remain the same, but we have to adjust our shower temperature every season?
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It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity. How many times have we heard that old adage? Obviously, humidity is a fact of life for most southerners even outside of the summer months…
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We’re in the middle of a heatwave. I hear a ton of people complaining about the weather, but it’s the middle of July. It’s always hot this time of year. So why is everybody whining?
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