Category: Florida Weather
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An Unstructured Sunday
Sunday, March 15, 2026, Orlando, Florida Ah, spring in Florida. According to yesterday’s forecast, today was supposed to be a rainy, even stormy Sunday, with menacing clouds and thunderstorms brooding over Central Florida. But as is often the case in the subtropics, the atmosphere had other plans. As I write this, it’s 79°F (26°C) under…
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Musings for Saturday, March 14, 2026
Saturday, March 14, 2026, Orlando, Florida It’s midafternoon on a cloudy, warm, and unmistakably springlike day here in Central Florida. The humidity is already creeping in, the kind that reminds you we’re firmly in the subtropics, where temperatures rise and fall as if Mother Nature were having mood swings of her own. It feels more…
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On Slow Weeks and Stubborn Callings
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Florida Heat, DST Fog, and the Best‑Laid Plans
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Blame It on the Clock
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Spring’s First Breath and a Slow Sunday
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When Amazon Says Yes Before the Sun Does
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Sunshine, Suspense, and Silkworm Missiles
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On Writing and Storytelling: When the Weather Moves Faster Than the Workflow
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A Quiet Sunday and a Waiting Game
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