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Are we in for a harsh winter? New weather predictors
Posted by Sue in General
The weather here in Maryland has been blessedly mild for the past several years.
This past summer was the best I can remember - only one week in May where the heat and humidity took your breath away when you went outside. The rest of the summer was wonderful - not too hot during the day and then it cooled off enough at night so you could sleep.
We haven’t had a bad winter (defined by me as lots of cold and snow) in at least the last 5 years. So, the pessimists keep saying “We’re due for a doozy.” And the way they tell is by the woolley caterpillars (very scientific, don’t you think?).
I learned of two other “predictors” that, in my opinion, may be more accurate.
One of the UFirst agents I work with has several horses. She told me that this year their winter coats started coming in way earlier than usual and are much thicker than they have been in prior years.
Another gentleman I met at an insurance Continuing Education class told me that, on his farm, he has had a “bumper crop” of walnuts.
Both people told me that nature prepares her creatures ahead of time so that they can “weather the storm”. So Betsy’s horses will be warm enough and Fred’s squirrels will have enough to eat. I think these are much more accurate predictors than whether caterpillars are black or brown.
What are you doing to prepare for the weather ahead? (I wish that nature would motivate my husband to finish weather-proofing the windows and doors!)
A Right Brain vs. Left Brain World
Posted by Sue in Oprah, Remarkable Women, Videos, World Peace
I watched the most incredible video today by a remarkable woman, who was featured on Oprah, and you can watch her story here. Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: She had a massive stroke, and watched as her brain functions — motion, speech, self-awareness –- shut down one by one. She talks about her stroke and recovery in a very moving way and makes a plea for the people of the world to start honoring their “right-brain” selves as a way to help bring about world peace. Please take a few minutes to hear her powerful message and let me know your thoughts and responses.