September 1 Is When Summer Suddenly Feels Different

There is something about September 1 in Southern Ontario – and I’m sure in much of the northern USA and the rest of Canada – that happens every year. It can be 78 degrees outside. The trees are still green. You can be wearing shorts and a T-shirt. The forecast might even call for anotherContinue reading “September 1 Is When Summer Suddenly Feels Different”

The Patio Crowd Is a Different Breed

The is the penultimate entry in the bar series and based on my observations from last summer and already this year. I’m not saying the entire patio crowd fits the narrative or the true stories below, but many do. It’s that time of year when the snow is long gone, the temperatures climb, and suddenlyContinue reading “The Patio Crowd Is a Different Breed”

May Is The Month That Can’t Make Up Its Mind

As I wrote about last year, living near the Great Lakes brings all sorts of weather, sometimes all four seasons in one day. That said, one of the craziest months is not March, when the weather can be miserable but spring officially arrives; it is May. Living near the Great Lakes in May is likeContinue reading “May Is The Month That Can’t Make Up Its Mind”

Great Lakes Weather Dynamics

You can sum up this week’s blog theme in one word: Weather. The theme was likely brought on by the inclement weather that has plagued the area all summer. Yes, there have been many beautiful sunny days where I live, but overall, I would classify the summer of 2024 as a rainy one thus far.Continue reading “Great Lakes Weather Dynamics”