Category Archives: weather

Praise the Shade

Posted on August 9, 2022 by terryshen

  Before making a single stride, I could sense a hot-sweaty run today. You see, the sun was already up and beaming brightly on the ground. Segments of the sidewalk exposed, reflecting off the heat, was contrasted by the cool-shaded … Continue reading →

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Midsummer Observations

Posted on August 5, 2022 by terryshen

  Wind is kicking up again. Sweeping the debris clean off the street and into the gutters. Sure enough, thunderous rumblings soon follow the wind-swept noises. And a midsummer thunderstorm ensues. Like clockwork, moisture evaporated throughout the day by the … Continue reading →

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World On Fire?

Posted on July 18, 2022 by terryshen

  Seems like our world, at least the northern half where I am, is so hot that it is on fire. Scorching hot temperatures are looming over the Western Europe and around the Mid-central US. The heat melts away any … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 6 Jun 2022

Posted on June 5, 2022 by terryshen

The Memorial Day holiday on Monday was overshadowed by the killings of 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas the week before. The mass shooting, 16th for the year, reflects a trend of violence and signs of mental health … Continue reading →

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Last Day Of May

Posted on May 31, 2022 by terryshen

  It is still May, after the Memorial Day, but scorching heat blankets the Washington DC region making it feel more like middle of summer. At least the pools are now open. And kids can take a reprieve from the … Continue reading →

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Heatwave Weekend

Posted on May 20, 2022 by terryshen

  A heatwave will be hitting Washington DC area this weekend. Ahead of it, I am experiencing a heatwave of my own. Perhaps perception is reality here. The increased temperature and humidity feel like a wet blanket draping over me. … Continue reading →

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It’s May 2022

Posted on May 2, 2022 by terryshen

  Yesterday , 1 May, marked the beginning of a new month and the warmer weather for us folks in the Northern Hemisphere. Temperature in the Washington DC area today shot above 80 degree (Fahrenheit). Boom! What a way to … Continue reading →

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A Windy Morning Run

Posted on April 19, 2022 by terryshen

  The wind was hollering, rattling at my window panes. On top of that, the windchill made an already cold morning (42 degree Fahrenheit) less inviting. Nevertheless, I bundled up and went for my run anyway. Apparently, the Washington DC … Continue reading →

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The Spring Is Coming

Posted on March 19, 2022 by terryshen

  If you were in Washington DC today, you would have had a nice opportunity for walking around outdoor: a partly cloudy sky with a high temperature of 75 degree Fahrenheit. The weather was warm enough to shed the heavy … Continue reading →

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My March Madness (Not Basketball)

Posted on March 16, 2022 by terryshen

  About this this time every year when the seasonal change from dormant winter to sprouting spring, when the buds start to come out and traces of snow disappear, I experience my March madness by better living through chemicals. Allow … Continue reading →

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