War, Politics, and Life by Bruce Maulden
Bright sunshine in a near-cloudless sky this Tuesday afternoon on California’s north coast, but all tempered by a crisp-chilled ocean breeze. Although climate change is obvious, most Americans appear ho-hum about it. A new poll out this morning displays our business-classic laissez-faire attitude toward it: However, fewer than one in four Americans are extremely or very…
Overcast with a strong marine fog influence this early Wednesday on California’s north coast with predictions for the gray-matter to burn off by early afternoon. Despite the dark layer, no rain expected until Sunday, then just a ‘slight chance’ if any. Yesterday turned out gorgeous, but for the year, still warming up. Last month was…
As we luxuriate here in a sweet summer-like day… We as humans ain’t ready — via Phys.org this morning and ‘…a paper published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, outlining what they describe as the dangers of living in an “eternal summer.” By artificially changing the environment we live in, they argue, we…
Overcast right now this Monday morning as the culprit-fog burns off after moisturizing the landscape. The NWS claims today is supposed to be ‘mostly sunny,’ but currently the environment is damp and gloomy. Not so for down south (via the LA Times): ‘Temperatures Sunday reached 100 degrees in downtown Los Angeles, San Fernando and Burbank,…
Considered ‘partly cloudy’ just after the noon hour here on California’s north coast with maybe some sunshine for later. Rain forecast for the end of next week, but we’ll just wait and see… In the meantime, we’re up to our necks in what’s called ‘background ozone,’ and it’s not good. Via Capital Public Radio yesterday: Northern…
Crystal-clear with way-bright sunshine and a chilly air this Monday morning on California’s north coast and the next few days are forecast for the same. Supposedly, temperatures should be warmer today, but a cool Pacific breeze will keep the lid on any heat. Our view of last night’s “blood moon”-lunar eclipse was extraordinary as predictions…
Thickly-overcast this near-noon Monday on California’s north coast — actually felt the first drop of rain this season walking back from Safeway earlier, a quick-dash on my hand, then a light, but obvious pelting for a few minutes. Although forecasters were calling for rain tomorrow night, usually it comes sooner. This week, a fast-moving storm…
Gloomy-gray overcast this early Sunday on California’s north coast, and although I’m used to the days-long marine layer, this particular batch feels more miserable than usual — maybe after seemingly weeks-long bright sunshine-filled skies, this latest fog cycle has become achingly oppressive. Mix surreal smoke from burning giant, wooded-interior parts from all around where I’m…
Overcast and chilly this early Friday on California’s north coast — along with the fog, forest fires are again contributing to the airwaves with the NWS calling for ‘Areas Smoke‘ for today and tomorrow. Unfortunately, as fire fighters contain one fire, another nearby starts and spreads.This morning, just as the Mad River Complex fire in south…
Faded sunshine/overcast this near-noon Monday on California’s north coast, with a goodly touch of the surrealistic smoke-influenced air that’s been missing the last few days. Although it’s cool here, the NWS has a caution for triple-digit temperatures for the interior. As California churns through a dry-drought, the future is fire — UC Berkeley professor Scott…
