As winter approaches each year, cable news channels have a different interpretation of exactly how much precipitation will fall. Although they use identical or similar weather doppler systems, so called weather experts regularly make gaurantees at a 25% success rate. One thing is sure: either their computers are malfunctioning, they are embellishing their projection to promote television ratings while creating a mass hysteria at local grocery and hardware stores fighting for the last loaf of bread and shovel in town or they don’t have a clue to what they are doing.
Farmers rely on their almanac to determine what to plant and when each season. Financial experts watch the markets to see what is trending up and down. Professional athletes listen to their strength and conditioning coaches as well as their bodies when they are hurt. However, sometimes, the best answer is, “I don’t know!” In an ever increasing world of cynicism, people are looking for a voice of reason. Someone who will man up when they are wrong, show humility when they were right and be honest when they don’t have a clue! For now I will stay optimistic, but pay attention because the next forecast for snow is right around the corner. Maybe you’ll find an honest weather man.
by Jay Mankus
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