War, Politics, and Life by Bruce Maulden
No rain but thickly gray clouds made more ominous by some sharp, high-velocity winds, all overcasting this late afternoon Tuesday here in California’s Central Valley as we reach maybe a lull in the latest storm system which plowed through our area late last night and this morning — way-heavy rains earlier today, but seemed to…
Clear skies and fading sunshine this late-afternoon Thursday here in California’s Central Valley.– a wildly gorgeous day compared to the last week, especially this morning when it might have been considered almost warmish, an interlude between cold-ass rain. And of the cold-ass land, we’re in a comfort zone compared to the rest of California, which…
Rainy, dark and ominous, and cold as shit this near-noon Friday here in California’s Central Valley — the big winter storm we expected yesterday came crashing down on us during the night, with heavy winds and a lot of rain. Blustery day and week ahead no doubt now. Our forecast ringing true: Big burst of…
An occasional bright shine slices through white and thick, furry clouds this early-afternoon Wednesday in California’s Central Valley, a distinct change from earlier today. When I took Leroy for his daily walk the sky was practically transparent, with only way-tiny cloud patches obscuring warm, nice-feeling sunshine. However, the weather does make adjustments, and it didn’t…
Sunshine-warm this near-noon Friday here in California’s Central Valley — another work week getting ready to bite the dust of time as 2023 continues to zoom on down the calendar road. As an add-on to my post from last Wednesday on an Antarctic ‘heat wave’ and the impact on sea-level rise and the overall climate…
(Designation/Word Update below.) After near-clear blue skies and tons of sunshine this Saturday here in California’s Central Valley, we’re now into a quiet early evening — another off-the-record book interlude today as the calendar continues to quickly mosey into a new year. First off the cuff, a great, big thank-you to tengrain of Mock, Paper,…
High overcast and turning a little crisp this late-afternoon Tuesday here in California’s Central Valley — despite the right now scene, earlier in the day was sunny, nice and warm, making for a comfortable respite from chilly winter. Today’s domestic news item hasn’t happened as of this writing — Joe Biden’s SOTU speech scheduled in…
Closing in on sunset Saturday here in California’s Central Valley, bringing approaching darkness to another gorgeous day, though, some deep, wet fog earlier this morning was a bit problematic weather-wise, but it turned into a best-as-it-gets episode for this time of year. Rain forecast for tomorrow — however, just ‘showers‘ predicted, no heavy downpour or…
Sunset to another gorgeous day here this early-evening Tuesday in California’s Central Valley — we’re drying out in style. According to predictions, rain maybe this weekend, so all is clear until then. An update on my COVID situation, now approaching a full week. My daughter tested positive again today, so the wait continues. She appears…
A tight, chilly wind near sunset in California’s Central Valley this Sunday, drawing close to the end of another gorgeous day in a week-long respite from those ghastly atmospheric rivers. It’s been a time of drying out for our state and of counting the loss and the dry of a ‘whiplash weather’ pattern set to…
