Monthly Archives: January 2012

A Wimpy Winter

This has been about as wimpy of a winter as I have ever seen.  That may come back to bite me, but for a person who has lived in the Midwest forever and lived thru many a cold spell, this season has been remarkable. Are 40 and 50 degree days the new winter? The short answer is no. Weather always changes and we are experiencing a period of increasing weather volatility.  Last summer saw record winds and warmer than normal … Continue reading

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