I hadn't realized that Mark McEwen (CBS morning weatherman) had a stroke. Glad he's doing better.

Quoted: A Conversation with CBS' Mark McEwen on life after a stroke, battling the bulge and his second act.

April showers don't bring May flowers any more so than rain the rest of the year! Plus, it depends on where you live...

Quoted: The month of April kicked off with severe storms soaking much of the country. The old adage would have us believe that all this rain bodes well for next month's blossoms. But do April showers really bring May flowers?

A beautiful Slate/Magnum slide show on scenes from winter around the world. Love this first one from Japan.

Quoted: This week, autumn officially comes to an end and winter begins with the solstice on the 22nd. Magnum brings you scenes of winter merrymaking and snowy serenity from around the world.

Hope the snow storm isn't too bad... although I wouldn't mind everything being all covered in white when I get home :)

Quoted: A deadly winter storm brought snow and sleet to the Northeast on Thursday as crews worked to restore power to hundreds of thousands hit earlier.

The flu virus thrives in cold weather, which is why winter is flu season. But bundling up won't prevent you from getting sick!

Quoted: Generations of mothers believed that the flu risk could be averted by wearing a heavy coat, sweater, mittens, scarf, and hat. According to this new study, even the most oppressive smothering of children in multiple layers won't protect them against contracting the flu.

So sad - Bangladesh has really been getting the brunt of the harsher storms and climate condidtions over the last couple years...

Quoted: A cyclone that hit Bangladesh with winds up to 155 mph has killed at least 1,100 people with hundreds more unaccounted for, reports said Friday.

Even though today's wind storm won't be as bad as previously thought, I'm getting the hell out of the east side early today.

Quoted: The Highway 520 bridge typically gets closed down if there are sustained winds reaching 50 mph for 15 minutes or more, said Lauren Penning, spokeswoman for the state Department of Transportation. A warning siren on the bridge will go off if winds reach 40 mph for one minute.

Wow, this is depressing.

Quoted: Are the effects of climate change -- coastal erosion, rising sea levels and increased hurricanes -- coming to a neighborhood near you? If so, what could it mean for the value of your property?

This is the first tornado to hit Brooklyn in 118 years. Something's screwy.

Quoted: The thunderstorm that tore through New York City on Wednesday unloaded 3 inches of rain in an hour and spawned a tornado that ripped the roofs off dozens of Brooklyn homes. It was the borough's first twister since the National Weather Service started keeping reliable records in 1889,