Mario has left the building but it's a free country, so far as I'm aware. But Mr. G and Mr. T may want to stay close to their legal help, should problems arise.
"News Flash" It was reported this morning that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has issued a report in which they list the ten counties in America which they say will be the least affected by the factors of climate change: namely, heat, drought, sea level rise, heavy rain, etc.
Of these ten counties, seven are in Vermont and others are in upstate New York and Maine.
Hate to disagree with you Garrison but it seems that Vermont is the place to go. But isn't Vermont a lot like Minnesota? And vice a versa. Vermont is the least religious state in the union but it does have lots of ice and snow in the Winter.
I don't know what governments are covered in the Intergovernmental Panel but from the sound of "Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change" they must know what they are talking about.
I've never lived in Vermont and I'm feeling I know less and less about Minnesota, so I'm the wrong one to ask. In fact, now that I think about it, I can't name any subject that I'm an authority on.
I made an attempt at a little humor in the above message. But climate change and the effects thereof are not funny. There was a gentleman interviewed in Louisiana the other day who was going through his sixth home flood. Several feet of water standing in his home and this is the sixth time that it has happened. How do people endure that?
Our federal government (in particular the Congress) is dysfunctional. Do not expect humans to get it together to deal with climate change and its effects. People are still building homes and buildings in flood prone areas. Humans might be the first and only species to precipitate it's own extinction.
Everyone is pretty much on his/her own to deal with said effects of a changing climate. If I lived in a flood prone area I would definitely be making plans to move to higher ground.
Of course one advantage to being elderly (in the "golden years?") is that I might fall by the wayside before the full effects of the climate catastrophe come into force.
We're at a critical time for beginning to address the issue of climate change ––– the '22 and '24 elections could be pivotal ––– and the problem is that the issue arouses so little passion considering its importance to our children and grandkids. Abortion is likely to be a burning issue next year, perhaps the fall of Afghanistan, and climate change is unlikely to figure in, thanks to Americans' tendency to go numb in science class.
My eyes are blue, and I'm pretty close to five times sixteen, but I agree! The Show is pretty cool, and You Are Too! I'm glad to see you're "Hitting the Road" to help keep us, your loyal fans, from too serious "Withdrawal Symptoms!" Way to Go!
It sounds as if you folks opted for the "warmer climate" of NY City for the season, and are getting your precipitation in hurricanes rather than blizzards! What's the difference? Hurricanes have names, blizzards don't.
Arriving in Medford Oregon, New Yorkers would feel right at home with 300/ppm of wood smoke...but a little different flavor from pigeon poop and exhaust. They could think of as a valley of incense burning Village folk.
After living in Winona, MN, the "banana belt" of Minnesota, and being from a family with NY/NJ antecedents, I can whole-heartedly agree with Mr. Keillor. I think using the State Fairgrounds to welcome the many refugees from Afghanistan, is a brilliant idea. I remember the many Hmong people with whom I was lucky to interact, whilst my husband and I worked at Winona State University. Meeting people from other cultures, listening and learning about their lives and traditions, and so forth, made my life more interesting, and was a bonus for us, as we had a child born in Winona, who benefited from the many people she met from all over the world. As a nation, this country needs to come to terms with itself, and how we need to make an effort to be more civil, and certainly, more inclined to welcome the stranger. Once upon a time, most of us were from elsewhere. We should welcome those seeking a pretty good place to live. If I could move back to Minnesota, I would. Maybe we can make this time we have on Earth better by encouraging one another. I know that the sweet corn and tomatoes, and oh my God, the strawberries, in Minnesota, are the best I have ever had. Those alone could make a person think twice about staying in a place that has become tougher to live in.
I am homesick. Your pieces, insight, humor, and wisdom have gotten me through too many moves, too much turmoil, four hurricanes, being homeless (briefly), living in TN, where no one should live who was not born and raised there, I swear to GOD, and so on. Thank you for making my evening. You are indeed one of the best of us. Ann
I think it's a fantastic idea. It would be a beautiful thing.
It's a darn good idea, I'm going to suggest it to the powers that be in my neck of the woods (Northern California) where it may actually have a shot.
Prairie transfer of New Yorkers would include Mario Cuomo, Rudy Giuliani, and Mr.Bad Haircut (Donald Trump)?
Mario has left the building but it's a free country, so far as I'm aware. But Mr. G and Mr. T may want to stay close to their legal help, should problems arise.
"News Flash" It was reported this morning that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has issued a report in which they list the ten counties in America which they say will be the least affected by the factors of climate change: namely, heat, drought, sea level rise, heavy rain, etc.
Of these ten counties, seven are in Vermont and others are in upstate New York and Maine.
Hate to disagree with you Garrison but it seems that Vermont is the place to go. But isn't Vermont a lot like Minnesota? And vice a versa. Vermont is the least religious state in the union but it does have lots of ice and snow in the Winter.
I don't know what governments are covered in the Intergovernmental Panel but from the sound of "Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change" they must know what they are talking about.
Best wishes to one and all.
Oh yes, Vermont has its seasonal charms;
Tiny towns, vast forest, and many farms.
It has more seasons than some states would count;
Mud and stick seasons come with a discount.
It has friendly people when you need them,
But they’ll let you be, not ones to condemn.
You can’t tell GOP from Democrat;
You’ll see more John Deere than MAGA hat.
We are asking refugees to come here
To help keep the economy in gear.
I've never lived in Vermont and I'm feeling I know less and less about Minnesota, so I'm the wrong one to ask. In fact, now that I think about it, I can't name any subject that I'm an authority on.
I made an attempt at a little humor in the above message. But climate change and the effects thereof are not funny. There was a gentleman interviewed in Louisiana the other day who was going through his sixth home flood. Several feet of water standing in his home and this is the sixth time that it has happened. How do people endure that?
Our federal government (in particular the Congress) is dysfunctional. Do not expect humans to get it together to deal with climate change and its effects. People are still building homes and buildings in flood prone areas. Humans might be the first and only species to precipitate it's own extinction.
Everyone is pretty much on his/her own to deal with said effects of a changing climate. If I lived in a flood prone area I would definitely be making plans to move to higher ground.
Of course one advantage to being elderly (in the "golden years?") is that I might fall by the wayside before the full effects of the climate catastrophe come into force.
We're at a critical time for beginning to address the issue of climate change ––– the '22 and '24 elections could be pivotal ––– and the problem is that the issue arouses so little passion considering its importance to our children and grandkids. Abortion is likely to be a burning issue next year, perhaps the fall of Afghanistan, and climate change is unlikely to figure in, thanks to Americans' tendency to go numb in science class.
My eyes are blue, and I'm pretty close to five times sixteen, but I agree! The Show is pretty cool, and You Are Too! I'm glad to see you're "Hitting the Road" to help keep us, your loyal fans, from too serious "Withdrawal Symptoms!" Way to Go!
It sounds as if you folks opted for the "warmer climate" of NY City for the season, and are getting your precipitation in hurricanes rather than blizzards! What's the difference? Hurricanes have names, blizzards don't.
But blizzards are prettier than hurricanes (at least from indoors).
Arriving in Medford Oregon, New Yorkers would feel right at home with 300/ppm of wood smoke...but a little different flavor from pigeon poop and exhaust. They could think of as a valley of incense burning Village folk.
After living in Winona, MN, the "banana belt" of Minnesota, and being from a family with NY/NJ antecedents, I can whole-heartedly agree with Mr. Keillor. I think using the State Fairgrounds to welcome the many refugees from Afghanistan, is a brilliant idea. I remember the many Hmong people with whom I was lucky to interact, whilst my husband and I worked at Winona State University. Meeting people from other cultures, listening and learning about their lives and traditions, and so forth, made my life more interesting, and was a bonus for us, as we had a child born in Winona, who benefited from the many people she met from all over the world. As a nation, this country needs to come to terms with itself, and how we need to make an effort to be more civil, and certainly, more inclined to welcome the stranger. Once upon a time, most of us were from elsewhere. We should welcome those seeking a pretty good place to live. If I could move back to Minnesota, I would. Maybe we can make this time we have on Earth better by encouraging one another. I know that the sweet corn and tomatoes, and oh my God, the strawberries, in Minnesota, are the best I have ever had. Those alone could make a person think twice about staying in a place that has become tougher to live in.
You are making me homesick.
I am homesick. Your pieces, insight, humor, and wisdom have gotten me through too many moves, too much turmoil, four hurricanes, being homeless (briefly), living in TN, where no one should live who was not born and raised there, I swear to GOD, and so on. Thank you for making my evening. You are indeed one of the best of us. Ann