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Have I ever mentioned how crazy the Iowa weather is?
This week survived a major rebound, not only in terms of weather but also with all the March Madness happening. By the week’s end, we saw more than a 100-degree temperature jump (in the right direction this time).
I guess it was only appropriate we welcome Spring all proper, right?
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So, I Pi’d again, for the seventh time.
What started out as a whimsical expansion on the (then) annual 3.14-mile birthday run, has become an annual tradition. Call me crazy, but once I get a zany idea in my head, I seldom put it to rest.
This year’s rendition was probably the windiest Week of Pi on record. Thankfully, there were a few summer-like days, but the chilly spring/fall temps made an appearance, as did some late-winter conditions as well. As I’ve said, many times before, I’m glad I’ve got that #IowaTough thing going for me.
Wind. Too much wind.
Let me start by saying WIND is a 4-letter word, and quite an evil one at that. Let me add that we had a lot of it, this week, in Iowa.
We even were under a severe wind advisory most of Thursday evening. That crazy wind continued through most of Friday as well.
It’s a good thing I’m #IowaTough.
Such was the theme, in terms of weather, this week. Although we did get some (limited) intermittent sunshine, the bulk of the week featured damp air and cloudy skies. At least it never snowed, so there’s that.
Although our weather is (currently) mild, and our temps are on an upward trend, I’m always down for a delish hot beverage.
Anyone else?
Disclaimer: most know I don’t care for coffee itself. Give me a hot & steamy foo-foo beverage, though, and all is well in my “coffee world.”
I’m always ready, as well, to gather with the gals for some lively chatter. What say we grab our beverages-of-choice and have at it? Shall we celebrate the upcoming spring season, together, over a coffee meet-up?
The Iowa weather just keeps us guessing.
First, we have arctic-like conditions for several weeks, but sans snow (I’m looking at you, January). Then, we’re blessed with a couple weeks of very unseasonably warm temps, while the rest of the country was buried under several inches of snow and ice. Last weekend had us fighting the aftermath of a sudden much-more-snow-than-expected storm.
And, this week? It started out very winter-like, but we gradually made our way back to early spring-like temps.
Yes, never a dull moment!
February 2026 was quite a unique month.
The weather threw most of us for a loop. While much of the US spent the greater part of the month under snow and ice, Iowa was pretty much exempt from the usual extreme conditions of the winter season.
With such an unseasonably pleasant month, one would think there wouldn’t be any ‘fessing needed. But, the ‘fessions, nonetheless, are still ripe and ready…
Care to join me at the ‘fessional?
