I asked a scientist about the value of the long, slow snow melt we’re experiencing. Common sense tells you there’s a value to it — reduced risk of flooding for one thing, gradual replenishment of moisture in the soil for another — but, while common sense might be an ingredient of the scientific process, it … Continue reading The long, slow melt of winter 2026
JFK’s very cold inauguration, Robert Frost’s regrettable poem
In 2024, more than 77 million Americans elected an old man to be their president again, so it should not shock anyone to hear that the 78-year-old Trump will take his oath — Trump and oath, quite the joke! — indoors because of the weather forecast. As we get older, the cold seems colder. So … Continue reading JFK’s very cold inauguration, Robert Frost’s regrettable poem
My 20-step plan to cook multiple meals and get the house warmed up at the same time
It's winter so I again offer my 20-step plan for staying warm and sufficiently fed, making optimum use of the stove for heating and for creating several meals. My plan involves a few hours of early-morning cooking, which compensates for the inadequacies of your home-heating system, and you'll get a good workout, an exercise in … Continue reading My 20-step plan to cook multiple meals and get the house warmed up at the same time
Dan Rodricks 