Can The Adults Please Smoke? Chapter 29: Who Wants Wine?- Page 129

[D2]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 2:31pm

Here is why it is so hot, DGG (from the Library of Congress):

?It is all about the tilt of the Earth?s axis. Many people believe that the temperature changes because the Earth is closer to the sun in summer and farther from the sun in winter. In fact, the Earth is farthest from the sun in July and is closest to the sun in January! The Earth?s movement around the sun causes the seasons, but it does not affect the temperatures during the seasons. During the summer, the sun?s rays hit the Earth at a steep angle. The light does not spread out as much, thus increasing the amount of energy hitting any given spot. Also, the long daylight hours allow the Earth plenty of time to reach warm temperatures. During the winter, the sun?s rays hit the Earth at a shallow angle. These rays are more spread out, which minimizes the amount of energy that hits any given spot. Also, the long nights and short days prevent the Earth from warming up. Thus, we have winter!?

It is interesting to note that summer is hot not because the Earth moves towards the sun, but because the rays of the sun are more focused in summer and because longer days allow more time for heat to build up.

An analogy can be drawn here in favor of the importance of focus and hours of hard work needed to accomplish important tasks in life.

Also shown by this example is that friendships can be maintained against the obstacle of distance if we apply focus and time to keeping them strong.

When it is hot, think of why it is hot and get to work on the things that matter most to you in life.

Updated On: 8/11/09 at 02:31 PM

[JerseyGirl2]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 2:33pm

I blame Al Gore.

[Q]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 2:34pm

DGG - it's time for the Perseids

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 2:35pm

Q - I was going to post that! Are you staying up to watch them? I may have to set my alarm.

[shira467]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 2:37pm

That was a lot of thought to read there, Deet.

[Q]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 2:40pm

Moony, I always do - one of my favorite celestial events! When I lived at the Grand Canyon, they were beyond extraordinary. I even got to see one fall below the rim, which meant we were looking DOWN on it!

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 2:42pm

Moonie, that is funny that OTA is still around these parts!

Shira, what is the stutus of your recovery? Are you out clubbing yet?

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 2:44pm

It's hot out? I guess I am now used to South East Asia weather because so far I am not bothered by this.

Posted: 8/11/09 at 2:45pm

Thanks, Deet. And I am working on things that matter to me, right this very second!

Q, yayayay! I'm excited, and I completely forgot.

[Q]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 2:48pm

Why isn't the east coast laid out like an amusement park?!? I want to be able to go on the NYC ride, the DC ride and the Philly ride - and I need it to be EASIER

Posted: 8/11/09 at 2:48pm

Oh, and my boyfriend is visiting, which means I get to share the meteor shower with him. I love that!

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 2:50pm

Q..the DC and Phily rides usually intesect in NYC

[D2]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 2:51pm

And lately in my living room...

[Q]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 2:55pm

So I should look for a ride in D2's living room?

[D2]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 3:00pm

ROFLMAO!

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 3:01pm

It's the best you'll ever have.

[D2]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 3:03pm

I seem to recall you had a good time in my bathtub as well, Boobs.

[bdwaygirl]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 3:08pm

Just beware of the Windex...

And STAY AWAY from the Tropical Section!

[D2]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 3:12pm

Yes - the Tropical Section forevermore belongs to Girly.

[bdwaygirl]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 3:16pm

I'll share. A little. I shared with JG2!

[D2]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 3:36pm

'cause that's just the kind of Girly you are!

Updated On: 8/11/09 at 03:36 PM

[bdwaygirl]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 3:37pm

NOT J2!

JG2 = JerseyGirl 2 = A

[JerseyGirl2]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 3:41pm

Deet's apartment has its own ATM machine, too. What more could one need?

[D2]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 3:42pm

What, Girly?

And Amber, I've been meaning to talk to you about that last withdrawal...

[JerseyGirl2]

Posted: 8/11/09 at 3:49pm

Ew.