DOUBLING DOWN — The Weekly Opine

Snow 3.jpg — This front yard has been transformed into a surreal, smooth landscape of snow…18 inches worth. (Photo credit The Weekly Opine)

The people have spoken

Reaction to last week’s article, titled “Winter Works,” was swift. Most respondents were complimentary, recognizing the underlying essence of the column; to each, her/his own. I did receive playful banter from the warm weather contingent, including a few who cannot fathom why anyone chooses to live in a climate that, along with spring, summer, and fall, contains Old Man Winter.

Conversely, those living in regions that include cold weather overwhelmingly espoused the virtues of tasting all four seasons. While unscientific, these results appear to dispute the forgone conclusion, by some folks living in warm weather climates, that everyone else is itching to run from cold weather. According to my small but passionate sample, all year warmth is not necessarily a panacea. There are those – including me – who adeptly, and joyfully, deal with winter.

Don’t take my word for it. This ruler provides confirmation. Eighteen inches of snow on the ground. (Photo credit Bethanny A.)

As expected, most of you living in year-round warm weather are pleased with your choice. Although, several warm weather respondents admitted they look forward to returning to four-season climates in a few years. (Imagine that; retiring and moving away from year-round warm weather.)

Meteorologists and weather-watchers know this week has been nearly unprecedented, with two-thirds of the nation plunged into downright frigid temperatures. Some residents living in New Orleans resorted to using hot spices to try and melt ice. Dallas saw a record low temperature of minus 2 degrees on Tuesday. Texas officials initiated rolling blackouts to reduce strain on the power grid. In the southern U.S., at least 21 people have died, resulting from extreme cold weather.

In the United States, it is getting more difficult to avoid cold weather.

More Americans are feeling a blast of winter this year. (Photo credit The Weekly Opine)

Disney CEO interview follows Lee Hamilton sit-down

Tomorrow, February 19, I will moderate a discussion with Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek, a fellow Indiana University alumnus. The action starts at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. You may register to attend this livestream event at the following link:

https://college.indiana.edu/landing-pages/chapek-interview.html.

I spoke with Bob a few weeks ago and he has a compelling career story, having graduated from IU with a degree in microbiology, and now leads one of the world’s greatest entertainment brands. It should be informative and fun.

In October 2019, The Weekly Opine interviewed former U.S. Congressman (D-Ind.) Lee Hamilton. It was an insightful and revelatory discussion. (Photo credit The Weekly Opine)

This will be the second major interview for The Weekly Opine. In the fall of 2019, I interviewed former U.S. Congressman Lee Hamilton. Our discussion took place at Indiana University’s Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies. Below is a link to “Indiana’s Hamilton,” the column that appeared following my sit-down with Lee Hamilton.

theweeklyopine.com/politics/2019/10/31/indianas-hamilton