It wasn't magic, no. I subscribe to Simply Scratch and that's her latest entry. Why have I never thought to add roasted garlic to guacamole (or everything, for that matter)? Click link above for recipe.
Anyways, this morning has been nice, despite the fact that my daughter has been getting up with my husband instead of her normal 8:00am. She brings me books to read to her, and I, through half-open eyes, try my absolute best to please her. Luckily, they're all pretty simple: What does a cow say? That's right, oink....
Time for coffee.
It has been unusually hot here in Monterey, and, according to the latest facebook posts from my friends in Oklahoma and Texas, they are experiencing colder than normal weather. A month ago, I would've scrolled past, noting the facts, perhaps even commenting something cheerful/supportive. However, this kind of thing happens to be exactly what we're talking about in my oceanography class, and now I will share it with you. Because it's freaking cool. Science!
Humor me, if you will, and just accept these facts (for the Northern Hemisphere) without me having to go into too much detail (I can if you want):
1. Low Pressure Systems cause the air around it to move counter-clockwise.
2. High Pressure Systems cause the air around it to move clockwise.
Let's look at California. Low Pressure Systems (air moves counter-clockwise around it) are bringing warm air up from the south. This usually happens in the winter, giving this area a very moderate climate year-round. You can even see that pretty little clump of clouds over the Baja Peninsula making a counter-clockwise spiral! Pretty neat, eh?
Now, Texas and Oklahoma. High Pressure Systems (clockwise) are pulling down cool air from the North, giving those areas colder than normal weather.
Now you will know a little more about what the heck those meteorologists are talking about when they babble on about Pressure Systems like I just did! Ha!
Isn't science fun?
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