Weather It Is (That Kind of Weather)

Good Morning:

The weather continues along its merry way, not particularly hot, but not particularly pleasant.  There is a lot of dust and smoke trapped below the inversion layer at lower to mid altitudes. The dust has arrived from far off desert areas while the smoke is our own (Lag  B'Omer) doings.

People are asking: "Is that it? -- meaning will there be anymore rain.  Well, actually, temperatures should turn about 10 C cooler in about a weeks + time, meaning that some moisture and colder air will create the opportunity for May showers.

There were many fires during the Lag B'Omer period, and many of these were not intentional but a result of Bon-Fires that spread uncontrollably.  Fires are dangerous and I'd like to suggest that the practice of wide-spread lightning of fires end, and that towns (cities) sponsor a bon-fire with proper safety precautions. Alternatively, a little fire in the grill is also a good thing (because one can approach close enough to cook).

Lastly, wouldn't it be great if beaches were to have (not separate) but religous family sections for those who would like to swim, but prefer to stay away from the Bikini crowd? I know that for some this wouldn't be a good alternative, but it is a nice alternative to the present situation at our beaches.  There could be signs: "Bikinis left; Families right."

Barry Lynn