There has been much chatter on our website about the signs of winter. For the most part it has been about the persimmon seeds and the woollybear caterpillar. I know it is early - winter starts next week - but we have had so many reports from the mid section of the US about spoon shaped [...]
Read More »I am not a “Reality TV” fan but took special interest in Survivor this year. I had a Bates College student stay with me in the late 1990s and he was from Gabon. Other than Rommel, I have never heard anything about this small African country until now. Secondly, a physics teacher from South Portland, [...]
Read More » Here is a reaction to my last blog on goosebones and winter:
“for once i would like too hear you talk about the the weather for DEC and January. In Texas.”
The goosebone folklore came from the Mid West (100 years ago) and was probably applicable to all parts of the country including Texas. It is possible that everyone [...]
While I have heard from a couple people who discount the signs of nature as it relates to winter, I have received hundreds of e-mails commenting on what they have seen through their own observations. As a reminder:
Persimmon Seeds. When you cut open a persimmon seed, you will see one of three shapes. If it [...]
After a cold snap that dipped into Florida last week, the East Coast is getting a warm spell. So, for those who have experienced a frost, this may be your Indian Summer. Temps in the 50s and 60s after snow or frosts, is welcomed. My Indian Summer definition is 2 or more days above normal [...]
Read More »We have discussed the use of CFL bulbs recently. There is energy savings vs. mercury generated from the bulbs that has people talking. I thought this was an interesting take on the CFL bulb and it’s impact on the environment:
Transitioning from incandescent to CFLs will reduce the net amount of mercury released into the environment because it [...]
The reports keep coming in regarding the signs of winter. I’ve only had one old grump who says that we are all nuts. But, it is interesting just how many sightings there have been of caterpillars and persimmon seeds. Here’s one I just received: So there is no escaping it - not even Jacksonville, Fl. [...]
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