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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Recently, we’ve experienced the perfect storm here in the Nashville area. And while the weather plays a part, we’re actually talking about empty shelves at the grocery store. People have been concerned about snow and ice, but that’s only part of why you can’t find much at the grocery store…
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Yesterday, most of us in Tennessee spent the day watching it snow. Most kids loved it, while the reaction from adults was mixed. I realize that people who like to ski enjoy this winter weather, but what other reason would an adult enjoy it? I’ve dealt with a lot of snow throughout my life, but…
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I don’t know how to explain it, but to me, this is a strange time of the year. And this has nothing to do with politics; it’s about sleeping. As the season begins to change, I find it tough to sleep. The overnight temperature outside and inside my house is all over the place. I’m…
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