Spring is in the air! The temperature is rising, we’ve seen the sun a lot more than the dreary wintertime, and when we have rain, it is warmer than it was (I was able to wear shorts on purpose outside). The animals are flourishing – just outside my office window I hear the trill and … Continue reading Spring – a time of renewal

At the start of February, Punxsutawney Phil, that ubiquitous groundhog known for his “uncanny” weather predictions, prophesied that this year in 2024 we’re going to have an early spring. Regardless of Phil’s predictions, we’ve been deluged with precipitation, with what some have perceived as higher than normal rainfall. It’s important to remember that while Punxsutawney … Continue reading What is “normal”?