I know I shouldn’t complain…
Currently (on Sun 5:53AM CDT from Pearland Regional Airport)

Cloudy
Temp:
81° (Heat Index 86°)

Dewpoint:
73°

Wind:
SE 6 MPH

But come on…A heat index that tells me that it feels like 86° before 6am…
No wonder this looks so good…
Currently (on Sun 6:59AM EDT from Virginia Tech Airport)

Clear
Temp:
48°

Dewpoint:
46°

Wind:
Calm MPH

A cup of coffee on the porch would [...]

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You really have to appreciate Google putting these talks out on the web via YouTube…Here is Michael Pollan…

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I saw this via KurzweilAI.net…
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Susan Albert linked to the National Arbor Day site and their animation showing the changes in hardiness zones.
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