In New England, if you don't like the weather...

...wait a minute.

EARTHQUAKES: Until yesterday, a rarity on the East Coast. Probably still are. Meanwhile, California is laughing at us. They use 5.8's to stir their coffee.

TORNADOES: Trailer parks in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and other parts of the southwest/midwest have lost their exclusivity with twisters.  Just ask the residents of Monson and Springfield, MA. Check out what's left of the home of one of my students (left).

HURRICANES: Duck! No, really, they're for ducks. Latest reports indicate Hurricane Irene has New England in her sights. Media build-up for Irene is larger than for both Hurricane Bob (1991) and Hurricane Gloria (1985), as they were pre-Internet. As storms go, both were surprisingly disappointing. There I go, tempting fate again.

BLIZZARDS: Winter 2010/2011. 'nuff said.

I love New England.