Why Does It Get Hot In The Summer—What Can We Learn From The Fact That It Gets Hot In The Summer?
Today is the first day of summer.
(Above–Summer. Photo by Kwanesum)
Why does it get hot in the summer and cold in the winter?
Here is why 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 from this fact about the importance of focus and hard work needed to accomplish important tasks in life.
Also shown by this example is that relationships can be maintained against the obstacle of distance if we apply effort and focus 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.
Substance and metaphor give each other form.
(Below–The seasons come and go. Drawing by Tau’olunga.)
Why Is It Hot In The Summer?—What Lessons Can We Draw From The Heat Of Summer?
Today is the first day of summer.
(Above–Summer. Photo by Kwanesum)
Why does it get hot in the summer and colder in the winter?
Here is why 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 hard work needed to accomplish important tasks in life.
Also shown by this example is that relationships can be maintained against the obstacle of distance if we apply effort 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.
(Below–The seasons come and go. Drawing by Tau’olunga.)
Why It Gets Hot In The Summer—The Example Set By A Hot Summer Day
High temperatures are expected to be at least 97 all week here in Houston.
(Above—Two girls in Nepal. Each is seeking shade.)
Why does it get hot in the summer and cool in the winter?
Here is why 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 hard work needed to accomplish important tasks in life.
Also shown by this example is that relationships can be maintained against the obstacle of distance if we apply effort 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.
2009 Summer Vacation—Buffalo, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh & Galveston
Where should you and your family take a summer vacation this year? Or where should you go by yourself or with that someone special for an excellent 2009 summer trip?
The answer is clear enough.
Buffalo, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Galveston, Texas are the places to go.
I have visited all these cities in the summer and I can say they are nice places to go and see.
These cities have long-established museums and interesting neighborhoods to explore. They have good restaurants. They have grand old buildings. Each of these cities has a river, a lake or an ocean to enjoy.
The wife and I—though she was not the wife yet at the time—spent a summer week in Buffalo and Niagara Falls in 1998. It was fun.
(Below–Buffalo)
Here is information about visiting Buffalo and the Niagara region.
I took a family vacation to Cleveland in the early 1980’s. Nothing is nicer than the Great Lakes in the summer.
(Below—Cleveland)
Here is information about visiting Cleveland.
I lived in Cincinnati for 18 years. It is a pretty city in the Summer. There is more than enough for you and your family—unless maybe you would like to enjoy some time by yourself— to do for a few days.
(Below–Cincinnati)
Here is information about visiting Cincinnati.
The (future) wife and once spent a weekend in Pittsburgh. The weekend was not enough to see and do all that Pittsburgh offers.
(Below–Pittsburgh.)
Here is information about visiting Pittsburgh.
Galveston, Texas is my home away from home. I’ve lived in Houston for 11 years and I go to Galveston every six weeks or so to take a walk on the sunny shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Galveston is on the rebound from Hurricane Ike and is open and ready for visitors.
(Below–Galveston)
Here is information about visiting Galveston.
Maybe you live near one of these cities. Maybe you’d like go somewhere where there is some history and some character.
Give one of these cities a try. Disney does not need your money. Visit places where they will be really happy you came.
You’ll be glad you did!
Indiana Dunes Are Excellent To Visit—Go With Others Or By Yourself
The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is a wonderful place to go.
This park, on Lake Michigan, is not far from Chicago.
Go there this summer, or maybe even in the winter, with people you love.
Or at least can tolerate.
Or go by yourself and enjoy the peace.
It is often good to go places by yourself. Being by yourself helps you collect your thoughts and helps you have new thoughts.
Above is a picture of the area in winter taken by the Chicago Daily News in 1911.
Below is a more recent summer picture. The photo does not do full justice to how nice it is to look at the water.
Here is information on Lake Michigan from the State of Wisconsin.
Here is information about the Great Lakes taken as a whole from the American and Canadian governments.