We taught together once upon a time, during my second year of teaching, right before I started at the school where I am today. It was a middle school forty minutes away, and it was a hellacious year that I have mostly tried to forget.
A new chapter began. I had a nice classroom and nice students, teaching in what would become my forever school in a nice area. Then I met the teacher in the classroom next door, and later we got married. We had three kids. Our lives were dotted with daycare drop-offs and pickups, diapers, and Costco. We brainstormed our hopes and dreams. I remember being so naive back then without a clue about what could happen in worst case scenarios. It was glorious to be so stupid. And then, the chapter closed with a hard thud. He unexpectedly died of an aortic aneurysm and left me behind with a 13-month-old, 3-year-old, and a 6-year-old.
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I want to get better. I want to worry less, enjoy more, and be fully present. There are values I want to strengthen: gratitude, honest expression, calming presence, restraint, and balance. There are boundaries I want to fortify.
There are people in our lives who make the world a calmer place. I remember as we rushed through the Orlando airport earlier in the month, encountering rude and obnoxious workers and passengers, one after the other, and it was the Starbucks barista who was a calming presence. She greeted us with a warm smile and pleasant energy, and she was patient as we figured out our order with a mile long line behind us. She wished us a safe flight as we left, and I knew in that moment somehow she somehow had the talent to diffuse the stress of airport travel in a brief encounter. It was Ann from that wretched school where I spent a year who was my calming presence. I remember when Ethan was in the NICU, and the lactation nurse named Jody was my calming presence. She always stopped by to check-in and reassure me that everything was going to be okay while I sat alone in front of his isolette for 53 days.
In a world where life seems to get exponentially more difficult, it feels like we need more calming forces. Little bits of tranquility tucked into unassuming encounters. People who understand that some of the biggest things we can do for others are acts of kindness that likely will not even be noticed, but will have an important impact on other lives.
Have you ever spent an afternoon in the backyard, maybe grilling or enjoying a game of croquet, when suddenly you notice that everything goes quiet? The air seems still and calm -- even the birds stop singing and quickly return to their nests.
After a few minutes, you feel a change in the air, and suddenly a line of clouds ominously appears on the horizon -- clouds with a look that tells you they aren't fooling around. You quickly dash in the house and narrowly miss the first fat raindrops that fall right before the downpour. At this moment, you might stop and ask yourself, "Why was it so calm and peaceful right before the storm hit?"
It's an intriguing phenomenon that people have recognized for centuries, but what on Earth causes this calm? And why do whip-like winds, dropping temperatures and rumbling thunder sometimes precede storms instead of a peculiar and eerie calm?
Do you want a hint at what might be at the root of this old sailors' adage? Think of all the different types of storms you've seen -- one variety of storm can have a different effect on the atmosphere than another. There are brief thunderstorms that rattle through like a couple of rowdy frames at the bowling alley, and there are long, tumultuous downpours that drown the streets. And then there are the strongest of all, like massive, violent hurricanes or spinning, furious tornadoes. All these different manifestations of intense weather happen because the interactions in the atmosphere can unfold in a variety of different ways, to vastly different effects.
So is there a calm before the storm? You may have already guessed the answer. Sometimes there is; sometimes there isn't. Under the right conditions, an eerie or peaceful calm will befall your picnic before a storm moves in. Other storms skip the calm and proudly announce their presence by instantly unleashing bad weather. Let's take a look at what goes on inside a storm to understand more about how this works.
Storms need warm, moist air as fuel, and they typically draw that air in from the surrounding environment. Storms can draw in that air from all directions -- even from the direction in which the storm is traveling.
As the warm, moist air is pulled into a storm system, it leaves a low-pressure vacuum in its wake. The air travels up through the storm cloud and helps to fuel it. The updrafts in the storm, however, quickly carry the air upward, and when it reaches the top of the cloud mass, this warm moist air gets spit out at the top. This air is sent rolling out over the big, anvil-shaped head of the thunderclouds or the roiling arms of hurricanes. From there, the air descends -- drawn back toward lower altitudes by the very vacuum its departure created in the first place.
What's important for our purposes is that descending air becomes warmer and drier (a good thing after its trip through the cloud, which involved cooling and condensation). Warm, dry air is relatively stable, and once it blankets a region, it stabilizes that air in turn. This causes the calm before a storm.
On the other hand, different situations can produce weather that's quite a bit uglier and not at all calm before a storm hits. For example, think of large storm systems. They're more complex than a single, unified storm, and their interactions usually don't produce any type of calmness.
Though we understand weather better than in years past, predicting it with perfect accuracy (calm or not) still remains somewhat of a mystery. For more information about storms and weather, visit the links on the next page.
Remember that storms referred to as hurricanes in certain parts of the world are commonly called cyclones in other regions and typhoons in the remaining areas. A hurricane begins east of the international date line, and typhoons spawn to the west of it. If you're in the Indian Ocean, you have yourself a cyclone.
I'm looking for a movie where there's a "calm before the storm" type-scene: the protagonists have one last good night together before they go out before a big battle, the criminal visits their favorite bar one last time while the cops are closing in on him, etc. Doesn't have to be the whole movie, just one scene will do.
A storm is approaching that will sweep criminal power brokers into the dustbin of history. The system that enables corruption is being dismantled and replaced. So get your popcorn ready. The show is about to begin, and you have a front-row seat.
Ithicana has been liberated from the Maridrinians, but not everyone holds peace in their hearts. Revered by some as a savior and despised by others as a curse upon the kingdom, Lara must navigate treacherous waters as she resumes rule alongside her husband, Aren. Her only certainty is the bond between them, but long overdue conversations will put the strength of their marriage to the test. They must decide what their future will hold, all while dark clouds gather in the south. A storm that no nation, not even the Bridge Kingdom, will escape unscathed.
Many people today prefer to watch the weather forecast. They stay inside and avoid the storm altogether. But if you find yourself outside just before a storm, watch for changes in the air. Do you notice your surroundings start to calm? What other signs are there?
Great point, EPES 5th grader! Sometimes storms can be different, but you might be familiar with the calm before a tornado! If you've ever had to go into the basement of your school or home due to tornado warnings, the calm before the storm is very real. We are so glad that you mentioned the sky-- it is usually overcast before it rains or storms! Nice WORK! :)
That's a great Wonder, Gina M! We would love to think that the science of weather (which creates a calm before the storm) has a purpose! How cool that you connected the dots and thought of the safety of others! Thanks for sharing your SUPER comment today! :)
Hi there, Ethan, thanks for sharing your weather comment today! We think it's interesting that there was nearly a tornado, but it didn't make it all them way to formation! We know that Illinois has a lot of tornado warnings because of all the flat land in the state! We bet it was cool to see the Abigail storm from a safe distance! :)
Hello Wonder Friends in Mrs. Wall's 4th grade class! We are glad you liked learning about our stormy Wonder today! This particular Wonder is a bit more calming than the others-- we agree! We LOVE your guesses for tomorrow's guess-- we can hardly sit still as we wait for tomorrow's Wonder! :)
That's a great example of a calm before the storm-- way to go Mrs. Fish's class! We love your nature-themed guesses for tomorrow's Wonder-- we can't wait to see you again to find out! Have a WONDERful Wednesday, Wonder Friends! :)
Hello, Wonder Friends in Ms. Bayko's class! We are glad that you're using your AWESOME imaginations this morning to Wonder with us! We love that you learned about animal instincts today-- it's an indication that a storm is a-brewin'! Also, thank you for sharing your guesses for tomorrow's Wonder-- we are so proud of all of you! We hope to see you tomorrow, Wonder Friends! :)
Hey there, Laserdudle! We are glad you're back today-- we love WONDERing with you! We Wonder if you can read today's Wonder and guess what it means to say there is a "calm before the storm"? We bet you'll learn a new thing or two-- thanks for joining the fun today! :)
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