Sometimes, I think Parkinson’s is overdoing it. Is it just me getting older, or is it Parkinson’s that’s made me lose my grip on… the weather?
For years now, I’ve loved listening to the weather forecast first thing in the morning. I’ve got my tablet tuned to Radio-Canada. But lately, despite the meteorologist’s detailed explanations, I haven’t retained a single thing—not even the local forecast.
Oh well! Must be that dear old Parkinson’s again.
And yet, I look forward to that moment!
When I turn on the TV, the presenter is already in front of her giant screen and oversized map. No waiting—she launches into her spiel by saying the week won’t be too bad. She shows winds sweeping here and there, points to a swarm of clouds from the north rushing across the map, colors flowing over regions, from pink to grey to orange—or who knows what other shades tied to these weather phenomena! Even if I keep my eyes glued to Montréal, I lose the thread the moment the next charts flash on screen.
Ah yes, the charts. The infamous charts!
Here come the gusts… of temperatures, that is! Just to spot the thermometer reading for my city, I first have to look to the left to find Montréal, then slide my gaze right to catch “21°C.” And since I often doubt my own memory, I double-check.
Just as I bring my eyes back to Montréal—bam! The chart’s already zipped up to the Far North. My sister and her husband live on the North Shore, so I always remember the temperature for that region. You never know—it might come in handy.
Of course, I’ve already forgotten Montréal’s temperature… Grrrr…
Everything moves too fast for me. Have I lost the ability to follow the weather forecast because Parkinson’s is nibbling at my cognitive basket? Or is it just another reminder that I’m not 20 anymore?
In any case, one thing’s certain: don’t count on me to tell you what the weather’s going to be! And with forecasts constantly shifting, if you rely on them too much, you may never make it outside.
Whatever the prediction, when I open the door—whether it’s hot or cold—I’ve got two coat options: warm or cool. Both are cloud-proof, wind-resistant, and shield me from mysteriously shifting raindrop colors. Dressed like that, I feel ready to face anything!
Have a great summer—and let a little sunshine into your day by enjoying the outdoors, forecast be darned!
