NOTE: This is NOT a paid ad … in fact, it’s the opposite; we’re sponsoring them!
For those of you who may not know us, we’re real sisters who grew up in the same house in New York with the same parents, but that’s where the similarities end. We even took very different paths to live in Houston (one as a corporate wife and stay-at-home mom – the other as a corporate businesswoman). And when Red had a crisis, Black turned it into a book – a brand – a business. (What are big sisters for?!)
What does any of that have to do with weather? And hurricanes? And sponsoring The Eyewall’s 2024 hurricane season? Well, we’re both avid readers of
Space City Weather and The Eyewall. And while we know the value of reliable weather reports to help us make informed decisions, our perspectives are very different,
| Ever since you helped me drive through some totally unexpected, and very frightening, high-water years ago, I have a serious fear of storms. Then, having to evacuate due to Hurricane Harvey only made it worse. |
| But, you now understand why you need to be pragmatic and as non-emotional as possible when dealing with serious weather events. Being safe means being prepared and staying informed. |
| Me, unemotional? Easier said than done, but you’re right. Which is why I love, and count on, The Eyewall and Space City Weather. Matt Lanza and Eric Berger always present everything in a way that balances my need to understand what’s happening and respects that some of us react emotionally to bad weather. |
| They describe it as “hype-free forecasts.” Which, after following them for years, I can attest to that. And, is why we are sponsoring The Eyewall. |
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P.S. – If you’re curious about what started Red’s “weather PTSD,” check out, Come Hell Or High Water … Or Both?
People have told us they're using our sisterly banter to start conversations with others (family, friends, and even in classrooms), so Black created "Conversation Starters".
Not only is Christmas less than a week away, but so is Chanukah (the first night is on Christmas Day). And although we wrote this Conversation Starter years ago, we seem to have this same conversation every year.
| I can't believe how quickly the holidays are flying by. On one hand, all I want to do is enjoy them as I love this time of year. But I can't because there always seems so much to do. And I'm afraid that if I don't do everything on my holiday "to-do" list, I'll disappoint people, including me. You don't have this problem as you don't have kids and you live alone, plus others aren't looking to you to make the holidays festive and memorable. |
| You seem to start with your "to-do" list, whereas I think about the significance of the holiday and what will make it meaningful and memorable. Yes, it is a more pragmatic approach, but it makes the planning so much easier. You know that I dislike the over-commercialization of holidays, but it does provide a reminder that it is important to let others know how much you appreciate them. |
THE CONVERSATION STARTERS
- What's most important to you during the holidays? Why?
- Describe your "perfect" (yet realistic) holiday celebration. What it would take to make it come true?
- If you celebrate with others, have you ever discussed what's important to them?
P.S. – Since this is being posted in the midst of
the December holiday season (what Red refers to as the "silly season"), you
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