A Rollercoaster of Cold

Jan 7, 2011
Just when I flip the central air back over to AC and think that the worst is behind us, I’m pulling out blankets once again and looking for things to burn for warmth – all the while, my sinuses do...

Oh, the Weather Outside is Muggy…

Jun 11, 2010
It’s a horrible time of year to be a Floridian, really, which is why if you happen to travel down in this direction during any of those traditional summer months like June through August, you won’...

Hurricane, Schmurricane…

Jun 4, 2010
The NOAA is predicting that 2010 will see an “above normal” level of hurricane activity with conditions that resemble some “very active” seasons from years past. Upon hearing this news, the a...

We Won’t Get Cooled Again!

Jan 22, 2010
With apologies to Pete Townsend and The Who… Whew – is everybody still with us?! Boy, has it been a rough couple of weeks around this place … I don’t know about you, but that cold was just abo...

Holy Mother of Cold!!!

Jan 8, 2010
Hey, Old Man Winter?  Ummm … we need to talk. Look – I understand that being all cold and bone chilling and overall just depressing is kind of your thing, but here’s the thing – some of us li...

The Year I Got Socks for Christmas

Dec 25, 2009
That’s right, folks – not just one, but two editions of The Humor Column this week … call it a little Christmas gift from me to you because, well, I don’t make nearly enough to buy you all new...

‘Tis Not the Season for Swimming

Nov 13, 2009
Folks, I don’t want to sound like a buzz kill here, but nonetheless I feel the distinct need to clear something up.  Specifically – it’s November here in Florida. You know the month – smack d...

Only This Blanket Can Save You Now!

Jan 16, 2009
Thanks to Mother Nature and her stupid cold front, it’s been a bit nippy around here lately, especially for anyone or anything that happens to live outside. I mean, don’t get me wrong, it’s cert...