“Banking” Warm Weather With the days perceptibly shortening and the weather cooling, humans and animals alike are busy storing up for winter. So, squirrels turn their attention to gathering acorns and other food. What do people store? Time outside. Practically every Minnesotan I know who’s free today is doing something outside, enjoying the beautiful (and...Read More
The Half-Full Glass Yes, Amazonian heat and humidity — plus record-setting downpours — are taking a toll on Twin Citians this Summer (nice alliteration, huh?). So, who has this weather been especially kind to? Here’s my list: –Local dry cleaners (no chance of wearing my dress shirts more than one day in this heat and humidity); –Retailers selling...Read More
I don’t live in the Twin Cities for the weather (a blustery 40-ish for most of the weekend). And I’m not here because I have a historical connection (although that certainly helps); for the money (I could make more in New York or Chicago); or the arts scene, music scene, or because I work for Target, General...Read More
Blizzards & Tornadoes Suddenly Not So Daunting I’ve got to assume that I’m not the only area resident who suddenly feels a little less put upon by this season’s seemingly endless snow and winter. While the Twin Cities may suffer from blizzards and subzero temperatures — and areas abutting rivers habitually risk flooding, especially this year —...Read More
Twin Cities Weekend Weather Forecast Normally, I check when the Vikings are playing before I schedule my Sunday open house(s). However, this weekend, that’s trumped by a forecasted blizzard developing tonight and intensifying Saturday. Conditions are supposed to improve Sunday — but the high temperature then is only supposed to reach zero. All in all,...Read More
