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One Degree of Separation

I check the weather on my phone Before I step outside To figure out the warmth My clothes and jacket should provide. Aside from what is in the sky, Like clouds or sun or rain, There’s other information That a glance will help me gain. For underneath the temperature It tells me how it might Feel different from the number That they’ve listed on the site. Today the temp was 55 When I walked out the door. According to the phone, though, It would feel like 54. If you sense the distinction In the day by one degree, I tip my hat to you For you’re a better man than me!

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Date: 10/17/2020 5:49:00 PM
I enjoyed this degree discernment ever so much in poetry form.
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Date: 10/8/2020 5:10:00 PM
I'll always be a better man than you especially when it comes to the third degree! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 10/8/2020 3:27:00 PM
I couldnt differentiate between one degree ... just try and make sure i have layers when I go out for a walk here, love the clever title too Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 10/8/2020 3:13:00 PM
Cute title, ilene... And the ending brought back pleasant memories of 'The Princess and the Pea.' ~ 1.5 Degrees
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Date: 10/8/2020 2:33:00 PM
Enjoyed your musings to the nth degree! I'm terrible at temperature distinction, it would have to be at least 10 degrees before I would even notice. Fun write, ib
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