Day in the life of a meteorologist varies depending on who you ask. Even though I no longer work full time, I sometimes get called in to fill-in for the morning meteorologist at my old station, News 12 Networks. People often ask me about my job as a weathercaster. They’re shocked when they find out…
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We often take little things for granted, not wondering if this day would be our last. It’s not like we’re being shallow or oblivious to our reality. It’s just that we get caught up in our everyday routine. But, I got a big wake up call when I was faced with a possible head on…
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