I thought, from looking at the accompanying photo, that you considered the arrival of bass-banjoists in Washington Square Park a downside of the early arrival of spring!
Don'cha just love it when beautiful weather is ruined by the tree hugging "we're killing the planet" sourpusses that roam these pages?
I wonder if the same thing existed at the end of the "little ice age" in Britain in the mid-19th century.
Spring has sprung -- ignoring the 9 degrees yesterday morning -- and we should be joyful.
I wonder if the same thing existed at the end of the "little ice age" in Britain in the mid-19th century.
Spring has sprung -- ignoring the 9 degrees yesterday morning -- and we should be joyful.
When I lived by myself, I once made the mistake of frying eggs while fully naked.
Only once.
Only once.
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In Germany, one doesn't really think about calling it Spring until May, as March & April can be totally unpredictable -- with snow remaining a distinct possibility.
Consider yourselves lucky.
Consider yourselves lucky.
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Habits / PERKS of living alone:
I never have to shut the bathroom door, unless it's really cold, which traps the heat in. It's a small bathroom.
I have full on conversations with myself aloud.
Overall it's just very comfortable to be able to do, move, or say whatever you want after having to be so respectful of your surroundings constantly.
There is really no personal bubble in New York so having a private space is very restorative.
I never have to shut the bathroom door, unless it's really cold, which traps the heat in. It's a small bathroom.
I have full on conversations with myself aloud.
Overall it's just very comfortable to be able to do, move, or say whatever you want after having to be so respectful of your surroundings constantly.
There is really no personal bubble in New York so having a private space is very restorative.
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The early Spring is looking like it's about to stall. After the brief warmup mid week the extended forecast for the week beyond that is of slightly below normal temps and more than a couple of hard freezes
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Birds are completely confused. We have to enjoy what we can. But it's whistling past the cemetery to celebrate it. We have skated a total of three times on the home rink this winter. It's a wading pool. Sad. We'll have to drain it just so the mosquitoes will breed someplace else.
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I am wondering how you can tell the birds are completely confused. The birds in my neighborhood seem to be acting very normally.
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I can tell because they're up here when they should be down by you.
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If Cuomo really supported our community, he would be offering more security around Jewish institutions here in NY instead of flying off to another country to show "emotional support."
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March 20th is only the equinox - the astronomical start of spring - basically nothing more than the position of the Sun and stars in the sky. Its not the meteorological start of spring and I wish the media would stop insisting that it is.
Please not that for record-keeping purposes, the National Weather Service considers March 1 as the start of meteorological spring.
And as most of seem to understand, real spring starts at varies from place to place and year to year.
So can we please get beyond this idea that spring starts at the equinox?
Please not that for record-keeping purposes, the National Weather Service considers March 1 as the start of meteorological spring.
And as most of seem to understand, real spring starts at varies from place to place and year to year.
So can we please get beyond this idea that spring starts at the equinox?
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One illegal Airbnb rental in a Trump-owned building is a fun story. One hundred illegal Airbnb rentals at Trump-owned properties would be a scandal. Seems to me we could be looking at the tip of an iceberg here.
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Warriors conquer Knicks
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I hope our governor imparts on Israeli's the damage an apartheid state can inflict, on not just the Israeli's but also on those who enable it with tens of billions of dollars. We can't expect whole generations of Palestinian children to be raised under oppressive military rule then punished for their resulting anger, to be receptive and trusting to those responsible for their situation. One of the longest occupations of an entire ethnic group (every man, women and child) in modern history must end or we all face the consequences.
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The are only 3 advantages of having NO room mates:
1. Privacy
2. Privacy
3. Privacy
1. Privacy
2. Privacy
3. Privacy
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I guess the tombstones, particularly the Jewish ones, toppled themselves.
I hope, in his trip to Israel which was prompted by the JCC threats and the tombstone vandals, that Cuomo found the perpetrators.
I hope, in his trip to Israel which was prompted by the JCC threats and the tombstone vandals, that Cuomo found the perpetrators.
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Upsides: more comfortable; less energy usage; less snow and its attendant inconvenience and accidents; less surliness.
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Exactly. I just love this global warming; lower heating bills, even!
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Less energy usage in NYC, yes. But are we really so small minded and selfish? Please think of the impact of climate change in global terms - some coastal communities are already under water. In the US? Check out Miami. There is SO much reliable, scientific information on this topic. Please look it up and educate yourself. The NASA website is an excellent starting place. Celebrating climate change is like dancing on the Titanic after it hit the iceberg.
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Miami's under water? I'm fine with that.
Using the bathroom with door wide open and lots of walking around naked as I get ready in the morning. I also live in a studio, so, when I say "walking around", I mean taking a few steps from the shower to closet.
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As long as our forests can handle the rate of change, bring on the green wave!
Who doesn't like an early spring.
( apologies to Maple syrup producers)
Who doesn't like an early spring.
( apologies to Maple syrup producers)
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did anyone in this article say the forests can/not handle the early Spring + longer Spring & Summer ? what about the other species ? evidence exists that various wildlife is moving further north !& how hot is Spruce Pine NC right now ?& how's your wildlife dealing with it ? your comments are just 2222 cute...
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Maybe the reason why we seem to have an early spring could be because of global warming, though those that are of the Republican Party and support them will probably deny this.
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Maybe you missed the part that for hundred years early spring have been coming to national parks...
For Joan, I just saw your comment the other day. This was the Hatikvah (Israeli anthem) parody on a cynic's (not my own) view of the whirlwind trip to Israel by the Governor.
Tune of Hatikvah
We have so few hours
What can we fit in?
It's a short trip, so they can see we've been.
The plane is heading back soon
Sorry we can't tour
But please be sure the Gov's motives are so pure
All he needs is a Quick Photo-op
Photo-ops give so much he can spin.
In 2020
When it's time for voting
Folks will remember and this will help him win
In 2020
That next big election
Folks will remember and this should help him win.
Tune of Hatikvah
We have so few hours
What can we fit in?
It's a short trip, so they can see we've been.
The plane is heading back soon
Sorry we can't tour
But please be sure the Gov's motives are so pure
All he needs is a Quick Photo-op
Photo-ops give so much he can spin.
In 2020
When it's time for voting
Folks will remember and this will help him win
In 2020
That next big election
Folks will remember and this should help him win.
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Thank you, Freddie. The cynic has captured my feelings exactly!
(I think Hatikvah is probably easier to parody than to sing straight!)
(I think Hatikvah is probably easier to parody than to sing straight!)
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Roommate-less New Yorkers? A.K.A. "Extremely wealthy"
Can't wait to see what kind of quirks these people reveal.
Can't wait to see what kind of quirks these people reveal.
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Roommate-less New Yorkers have all kinds of histories and reasons for being alone. They may be widowed, long-time renters or owners, etc. Also, you may not remember, from out there in the sticks, that New York has 5 boroughs encompassing all levels of income. Please cut the snark and stop stereotyping!
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Or, they just live in one of the many lovely, albeit less celebrated, areas of the various boroughs where apartment prices haven't gone through the roof.
(As for apartment prices going through the roof: I remember also when train fare was ten cents a ride. Kids got into movie theaters for fifteen cents.)
(As for apartment prices going through the roof: I remember also when train fare was ten cents a ride. Kids got into movie theaters for fifteen cents.)
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Careful! You might be talking about my kinfolk, not that I'm living with any of them at this moment.
Cleaning the house in my underwear? Who needs underwear?
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Cleaning in my underwear is completely normal. Normal I say!
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For better or worse, with CNN political news on in the background, this is what popped into my head. Hope no offense is taken.
Tune of Mel Brooks' "Springtime for..."
Some may say they wish this crazy weather wouldn't hasten
To the Isle of Coney or the gardens in Mill Basin
Folks in Cobble Hill
Rush to take a pill
Cause this time it's clear the climate's choosing not to chill
And so it's
Spring days for Brooklyn and allergies
Why is spring early out here?
My mood has started souring
Over this early flowering
Spring days for Brooklyn and allergies
It's "biological spring"
Spring days for Brooklyn and allergies
To some spring is a celebration
But for those timing their migration
This warming's not a sensational thing.
Tune of Mel Brooks' "Springtime for..."
Some may say they wish this crazy weather wouldn't hasten
To the Isle of Coney or the gardens in Mill Basin
Folks in Cobble Hill
Rush to take a pill
Cause this time it's clear the climate's choosing not to chill
And so it's
Spring days for Brooklyn and allergies
Why is spring early out here?
My mood has started souring
Over this early flowering
Spring days for Brooklyn and allergies
It's "biological spring"
Spring days for Brooklyn and allergies
To some spring is a celebration
But for those timing their migration
This warming's not a sensational thing.
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