Michelle Grossman, Weathercaster

This past week the New York City area was cool! Temperature wise, that is. So cool that long sleeves, pants and sweatshirts were needed. For three straight days temperatures didn’t get out of the 60’s. And Monday didn’t get out of the 50’s. It felt more like the month of November than the end of August.

Of course, I’m sure there are many that loved a break from the summer heat. My lab was especially happy with a little relief. But as a summer weather enthusiast … the hotter the better … it made me a little anxious.

I’m thinking the anxiety came from the association of all things that cooler fall weather brings. For one, the cooler temperatures immediately triggered my brain into thinking about the end of summer. No, it can’t be yet!

Then, of course, I was immediately plunged into that “back to school” feeling. You know it right? The feeling that the days of running around barefoot picking mulberries (yes, mulberries) and staying out past dark to play neighborhood games are a distant memory, at least for the school year.

Okay, I fully admit that I am far removed from those days anyway. Some twenty years to be truthful. But what is about that back to school feeling that sticks with you well into adulthood?

I know I’m not alone in these thoughts. In fact, I’ve had this conversation with many of my colleagues around the MSNBC building, this week, after the quick spurt of crisp weather. Most are with me but some welcome the back to school feeling. I’m curious what you think?

Here’s some good news, tomorrow is going to be in the 90’s. Phew, I can hold on to summer just a bit longer…