I almost missed my column deadline for this week as I was so busy hitting Meteorologist Mark’s weather icon hoping to find an elevated temperature that started at 5 or 6.
Honestly, at this point, I would take a snowstorm. I feel like Elphaba, the Wicked Witch from Wizard of Oz, I am melting!
I have waited desperately for fall and I must tell you that so far, it seems to be hanging out elsewhere. I have yet to see any tangible evidence that autumn is even close to happening.
We are currently in meteorological fall with the official arrival of the autumn equinox just three days away, yet the temperature outside continues to climb.
It seems the extreme temperatures are just going to last forever. This time last Friday it was sweltering at 91 degrees, and it is mid-September. Aren’t we supposed to be in the 70s by now?
When fall arrives, I expect sweater weather, fires, cooler days and nights, hot chocolate, pumpkins, football, soups, dinner brewing in the Crock-Pot, and boots, to name a few.
But here we are still wearing our summer clothes and sandals, eating cold sandwiches, and wondering when the mercury will begin to fall.
Summer just does not want to go away. It wants to linger here and subject us all to its waning days of scorching temperatures, sweat, and hopes of a cool, crisp morning on the horizon.
One of the most beautiful parts of fall is the foliage that decks the Volunteer State. The brilliant oranges, golds, and yellows typically adorn the sky in the next few weeks. But with the high heat and lack of substantial rainfall in some regions, forecasters have been saying that this year’s viewing may not be as spectacular as in years past.
A friend was telling me the other night that she, too, is tired of the above-average temperatures. She finds it difficult to walk her dog in this heat. Other people, who normally adore this hotness, have also told me they have even had all they want of summer.
If you are wondering whether I will be saying I am cold when winter arrives, I will not. I never complain about the cold. Ever. Snow is my favorite type of weather followed by a cool, crisp, fall morning. Temps rising above, let’s say, 70 degrees is my absolute worst type of condition.
It is much easier to get warmer than to get cooler. I mean you can only take off so many garments without offending the public and receiving a visit from the police. However, you can always layer your clothing.
As of deadline time, Meteorologist Mark’s five-day forecast read “summer heat holding on for dear life.” Today’s high is to be 89 degrees! It is Sept. 18!
Please, Mark, help a girl out and give us some much cooler weather! Until then, I will be hiding in the air conditioning until this excessive heat gives way to a more pleasant atmosphere.
Numerous things are going on around town this weekend. I will begin with Friday night lights, the Cumberland County High School Jets have been celebrating Homecoming Week this week with parades, banners, and dress up days, and the induction of my longtime friend and Cumberland County Fair and Miss Senior Tennessee Pageant Director Frances Brooks into the Hall of Fame.
Tonight, the Jets will host Howard and crown this year’s new homecoming queen and king.
It is also homecoming at Stone Memorial High School. They are also having dress up days and the crowning of king and queen during ceremonies later tonight. SMHS will host Loudon Redskins.
The First Church of the Nazarene’s family life center will hold its second annual Fall Arts & Craft Festival from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Enjoy art, crafts, food, bake sale and games for the kids. Proceeds benefit the youth going to the Nazarene Youth Conference. Located at 2565 N. Main St. in Crossville, directly across from Walmart and next to Staples.
The Cruisin’ into Fall Car Show originally scheduled for last Saturday, has been rescheduled to tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. –3 p.m. on The Square in Fairfield Glade.
Cumberland County High School and Stone Memorial High Schools invite the community to enjoy a day of fall fun during Fall Farm Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at 2800 Cook Road in Crossville.
The event will feature something for the whole family, including food trucks, vendors, a petting zoo, hayrides, bouncy houses, face painting, kids’ games and more. Fall Farm Day will also include a truck, tractor, and car show for attendees to enjoy.
Admission to Fall Farm Day is $2, with children ages 3 and under admitted free. Bring the family out for a day of activities, food and fall fun while supporting the CCHS and SMHS FFA programs.