Blogger 365 Day 91 - Two different worlds

     What can I say about today?  The sun was shining, it was warm outside, the promise of spring was definitely in the air.  There was no underlying chill that sometimes comes with days like today, like the death grip of winter unwilling to let go of its grasp on the season, it was just warm, sunny and pleasant.  Technically it did at one point get as high as 80 degrees here in Pittsburgh.  Of course if I worked at The Weather Channel, I am sure the forecast would have been more along the lines of

Severe Sun Event!!!!!!!   Sun Event Cicero engulfs Pittsburgh region

People in Pittsburgh should brace themselves for an unusual case of sun over the next 12 hours. Excessive sun can be dangerous, leading to increased chances of windshield glare for motorists, so drivers should use extreme caution when traveling.  Sun events also bring with them the increased possibility of skin cancer with the bombardment of ultraviolet radiation, so while it may seem safe outdoors, it is still best you make sure you are properly attired and your skin is not exposed to the warmth of the sun.  Whatever you do today, do not look directly into the sun, as this can cause severe eye damage and can ultimately result in blindness.  Do not mistake the pleasant conditions as a reason to feel safe, sun events are very dangerous and many people have died while outdoors during sun events.  Only go out if you must and keep exposure to very short time limits to minimize the potential dangers involved in sun events. 

Just saying.....