One of the conversation topics late last week in Deer Valley is the weather and climate, and more specifically that Salt Lake City had received virtually no snow this winter, which means that places like Atlanta and Charlotte have received more snow than a city at 4,300 feet elevation. Syracuse, New York has received nearly 5 feet of snow so far this year. Ever heard of Commonspace in Syracuse? As another affordable alternative, it’s a “cohousing” community in a restored 19

Anyone out there who believes that storms aren’t becoming more severe is in the minority. The latest examples are the blizzard that hit the mountains in the West and the one that is currently hitting the Northeast. (Those heading to the Hurt No Mor Ski Trip next week in Park City, Utah, are pleased with the snow dump.) The current storm, and news of Homeland Security suspending TSA PreCheck and Global Entry security programs, and then apparently not suspending the programs,