Don’t Sweat Air Conditioner Problems
We had an unusually cool spring, but we noticed a problem during the first heat wave of the year: Our big window air conditioner blew air just fine, but that air wasn’t conditioned. I don’t […]
Tag: heat
A Hot Time In Every Town
I realized while going through old blogs that I write about winter way more often than summer. Like most humor writers, my work is usually about stuff I’d be complaining about anyway, so there you […]
It’s So Hot Jokes Get Cold Reception
This week has been so hot, “so hot” jokes have been trending. There’s only so much you can do with them, of course–they’ve been around a long time. One of the original European settlers, in […]
Golden Rules of Running
Replace running shoes every 400 to 500 miles (or 4-5 years, whichever comes first). Wait to run for at least 2 hours after eating a meal (otherwise, be sure that you are only 2 minutes […]
When the Weather Outside Is Sweaty
Joyce Eisenberg and Ellen Scolnic write, speak and blog together as The Word Mavens. Northeast on Fire! Massive Heat Wave Bearing Down! No Relief in Sight! When summer comes, TV weather people shout these teasers […]
How I Moved My Summer Vacation
“If you really want to find out who your friends are, ask them to help you move.” I don’t know who said that, but truer words were never spoken. However, you have to amend that […]
Kathy’s Points to Remember Yet Again
Yoo hoo, everybody! I’m back with more words of questionable wisdom. Are you sure you’re ready for this? 1. Even if you live in New York City, if it’s 91 degrees outside you probably don’t […]
Is My Face in Flames?
I am a weather phobe. There is not much about a weather report that doesn’t scare the bejesus out of me. I considered the Channel 5 weatherman in Chicago a mortal enemy as he seemed […]