Tag Archives: heat

Goal Post: Hot, Busy, and Aching

Posted on July 19, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This was definitely a big work week because the humidity caused me to have little energy for more.  I spent time with my son, which included a zoo trip last Sunday.  They reopened the ‘World of Darkness’ at the Bronx … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: I See The Finale!

Posted on June 21, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Only one week left before the 24-25 school year is officially over.  Got students Monday through Thursday and then final meeting on Friday.  After that, my son and I jump right into Pokemon Go-fest and relax.  I’ll be back with … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: The End is Nigh!

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Of the school year that is . . . Then I get a week off before I’m back to work doing the summer session.  That’s fine though because it’s more laidback, we have trips every week, and I can wear … Continue reading →

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Summer Review (Written in May)

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, it’s the end of August and I went through the first two days of school to confirm that summer is over.  At least, it will be when this post goes live.  Right now, it’s Memorial Day weekend in May … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Didn’t Realize It’s Saturday

Posted on July 6, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I haven’t really had a good track of time this week.  Without work and getting my son since Tuesday afternoon, I haven’t had my usual day markers.  So, it took me this long to realize I didn’t make a goal … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Let the Summer Break (1.5 week) Begin

Posted on June 29, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Last day of the 23-24 school year was Wednesday and it was crazy to the very end.  So much to do before the year ends and summer school begins.  You also had goodbyes to those retiring or leaving for a … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Another Book in the Books

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

So, we have a little bit of a heatwave around here.  I know those who live in hot states will scoff at our high 90’s temperatures.  The truth is that we’re not used to it and I don’t think our … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Hot/Sunny Day Battles

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

We’ve had rain and snow, so now let’s go to their opposite.  A sunny day that might be really hot.  You’d think the risks and issues with this day are minimal.  It’s basically the standard fighting weather when you don’t … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: An Actual Leap Instead of a Stumble?

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

(Video picked by my son.) This week feels like it was both fast and slow.  I remember days dragging a bit as I handled some personal things and worked around the house.  Yet, everything is a blur as if they … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Desert Adventures: Don’t Forget the Sand

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

A lot of things can be forgotten when you’re writing about a desert adventure.  We may focus on one problem and forget others.  Helps to do some research on how these places really are, but that doesn’t mean things can’t … Continue reading →

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