Category Archives: weather

On A Hot Summer Day

Posted on August 11, 2021 by terryshen

  When I heard the forecast for today’s high of 97 degree (Fahrenheit), I almost did not want to get out of my bed. But then again for tomorrow and  the day after, the temperature will remain about the same … Continue reading →

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“Keep Planting” 

Posted on August 6, 2021 by terryshen

  Admittedly among all the climate change related catastrophes around the world, one couldn’t help but feel a bit anxious.  What is happening:  extreme heat in US Pacific Northwest, wildfires in California, floods in Europe and China, unstable currents in … Continue reading →

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Olympic Dishonesty

Posted on July 26, 2021 by terryshen

  It is hot & humid here in Washington DC with temperature in the low 90’s and Dew Point 71 degree Fahrenheit.  But in comparison, I feel a lot worse for the athletes competing in the Tokyo summer Olympics.  Because … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 11 Jul 2021

Posted on July 11, 2021 by terryshen

Be comfortable in one’s own skin and finding our places in the world are two personal  goals of mine.  The former is pretty much there since I’m retired and less likely to change how I conduct myself.  The later is … Continue reading →

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Hottest June On Record!

Posted on July 7, 2021 by terryshen

  Yes, for those of us in the North America, last month was the hottest June on record.  The news headline was a consolation prize that I was not losing my mind about the heat in that month.  But it … Continue reading →

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A Heat Run Challenge

Posted on June 29, 2021 by terryshen

  The status board in front of a local community center says “85 degree” as I glanced up while running this morning.  It was hot. Sweats was dripping down my eyebrows as I pressed my soaked legs forward. My run … Continue reading →

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Hot Is Not The Word

Posted on June 28, 2021 by terryshen

The heat has returned once again, except this time with a vengeance. For our area (the Mid-Atlantic), the temperatures have been in the 90’s.  But the forecast has it climbing higher in the next few days.  In my neighborhood, there … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 20 Jun 2021

Posted on June 20, 2021 by terryshen

First of all, happy Father’s Day to all the dads. If nothing else, enjoy a quiet Sunday sans cicadas.  For those thinking of celebrating the holiday indoor in a restaurant, please observe the Coronavirus precautions as the threat of the … Continue reading →

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A Weather Break

Posted on June 10, 2021 by terryshen

  Much needed rain came this afternoon. Brought the temperature down not a bit too soon. Respite from the relentless ninety degree heat? Yes Or a break in the sea of cicada mariachi? Yes, yes Seventeen years would not be … Continue reading →

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Preview Of Summer?

Posted on June 5, 2021 by terryshen

  Merely five days into the month of June, summery weather is already here in Washington DC.  Temperature hits 91 degree Fahrenheit today and is expected to continue for the next several days according to the Accuweather.com.  Yikes! The heat … Continue reading →

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