Tag Archives: heat

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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Desert Adventures: Hard to Do Without Writing ‘Dessert’ By Accident At Least Once

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve actually talked about sea journeys and a few other specific types over the years, but I realized that I never touched on this one.  Desert adventures have been really popular for a long time.  You find it in many … Continue reading →

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The Fun of Writing Outdoors

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

With summer here, many people find that they want to spend as much time outside as possible.  Usually because I’m writing this in May, so I have no idea if we’re still under lockdown or not.  Last thing I heard … Continue reading →

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Songs of Summer . . . I’m Still Being Lazy Here

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I know nobody listens to the music videos I post.  Still, I’m in the mood to do it anyway.  Yeah, I typically take from Rock n Roll and Modern.

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Questions 3: Summer Edition . . . How Ya Doin’?

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, we’re pretty deep into summer and things are going.  Sure, I’m writing this up in early June, but I know what’s coming.  Sadly, I’m sure it isn’t an author contract, a billion dollars, and/or a good night’s sleep.  Anyway, … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Surviving a Busy Summer

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

For many people, the summer isn’t any different than the rest of the year.  It can actually be busier and more chaotic.  Kids are at camp, the heat can be rough, ice cream men prowl the streets at 9 PM, … Continue reading →

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It’s Not the Heat, but the Humidity . . . No, It’s Also the Heat

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

So, we have an Excessive Heat Warning here.  It’s been something we’ve been bracing for since Thursday.  Currently, it’s in 83 degrees, but feels like 91 and it isn’t even 8 AM.  I have a friend’s daughter’s birthday to go … Continue reading →

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