Indianapolis Pollen Counts for Wednesday September 20th and Thursday September 21st, 2017
Ragweed was at moderate levels for the past two day and the counts were almost identical at 23 and 24 grains of ragweed pollen per cubic meter of air sampled. Those other weeds, chenopods and nettle were at a moderate level of 10 on Wednesday and low at 3 today. Grass pollens were at a level of 5 for both days- moderate levels of grass pollen.
FEL 9/21/2017
September 21, 2017
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Indianapolis Pollen Counts for Monday September 18th and Tuesday September 19th, 2017
The thunderstorm and lightening strikes prohibited taking the pollen rods down yesterday. That means the count is a two day average.
Non-ragweed weed counts were low at 3 for both days with nettle and chenopods present.
Ragweed was low at 8 grains of ragweed pollen per cubic meter of air sampled for each day.
Grass was out there however low at a count of 2 grains per cubic meter of air sampled for the day.
The ragweed graphic is the only one worth showing.
FEL 9/19/2017
September 19, 2017
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A message to share with your children.
A most terrible thing happened last week. We lost our 14 year old nephew. At the mass, Father James McPhillips gave a sermon. This sermon not only celebrated Kyle’s life, it also included a most powerful message to the young people who were in attendance. This was most touching. Father’s message was from the heart. I realize that not many young people read this blog, but parents do. I have taken the message from the homily. Share it with your children.
Taken in from the homily
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Again, at a time like this— words seem very empty—But Id like to address some words to the young people here today
Kyle was really a good kid, but even good kids do foolish things sometimes—and what Kyle did the other day—was really really really foolish
You’ve got to know how precious your lives are
Each one of you is a special gift of God to our world
Each one of you are a unique presence of the Lord in our midst for you are made in His image and likeness
You are a one and only creation of God-the person you are with your unique gifts and talents, hopes and struggles will never be repeated in this world
I know its hard at times for you to believe how much you are loved and appreciated because those of us who are older don’t always make it clear how much you mean to us – how much you mean to God
A lot of times we presume you know how much you’re treasured – the truth is:
You’re our hope for the future and our joy in the present
When we have bad days-get discouraged-or have struggles—you’re the ones who make it all seem worthwhile
Please don’t ever doubt how precious you are or how valuable your lives are
Life is often hard—but at the same time—Life is good- it’s a gift from God
Today the Catholic Church celebrates throughout the world the feast of ‘the exaltation of the cross- I invite you to reflect on the crucifix
The fact is – God does His best work through the cross – if we let Him
You see – it’s especially in the hard times of life that God can form our character- ”In the midst of struggles He can form us to be people of courage- ‘people of compassion”people willing to give and sacrifice for others
That’s at the heart of love-”giving of self for others—and it’s usually during the struggles of life (the crosses of life) that God can do His best work in making us – making you” – the best you can be
It’s not easy” – but it is good
Sometimes as a people we tend to focus on – “the heartaches” – pain- frustration and disappointments of life
But there is so much love in our world – goodness– and caring
So much joy, happiness and peace if we just open our eyes to it and open our hearts to the Lord
And while we all face struggles at time – we can come through those struggles being better people – more loving people – more compassionate people—the fact is -it’s an adventure – don’t ever give up on the adventure
The Lord calls us to embrace the adventure – that’s what the Lord made us for
He never wants us to give up
Today we come to weep – we mourn with broken hearts because we know how good life is and we mourn that Kyle isn’t here to share the goodness of life with us
But as Christians we also come with great hope – because Kyle did receive God’s saving grace
As Christians we know this isn’t the end of life – but a new beginning
We know the Lord is with us in our heartache and we pray that Kyle will come to share forever with the Lord the joy of heaven
We pray for Kyle and for all those who have gone before us – that they will be – brought into the presence of our Lord
Father James McPhillips
St. Helen’s Church, Burton, Ohio September 14, 2017
FEL 9/18/2017
September 18, 2017
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Indianapolis Pollen Counts September 11th through 17th, 2017
Ragweed started off on the 11th and 12 at high values, 53 and 50 respectively. Since last Tuesday, the counts have dwindled to moderate levels 14-37. Those other weeds, chenopods and nettle, have mostly been low – for 5 of the past 7 days. Interestingly, grass pollen has been at moderate levels for the 11th, 15th and 16th. My thought is that this is not the usual ‘lawn’ grass that dominates the pollen season mid May to early July. This grass pollen is from ‘ornamental’ grass.
FEL 9/18/2017
September 18, 2017
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Indianapolis Pollen Counts for Saturday September 9th and Sunday September 10th, 2017
Ragweed was just barely in the high range on Saturday and Sunday; 67 and 53 respectively. Oddly, grass pollen was moderate at 5 and 7 grains of grass pollen per cubic meter of air sampled for the day.
For each day of recording, the Indianapolis Star pollen and weather reports are recorded on the spread sheet. I think the Pollen Desk at the Star has been on vacation. Low levels of pollen were reported every day from July 30th to September 10th, 2017. Today (September 11th) is reported in the paper as very high.
FEL 9/11/2017
September 11, 2017
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Indianapolis Pollen Counts for Friday September 8th, 2017
The total weed count was barely high at 58. The ragweed count was 52. Chenopods and nettle were the other weeds at 6 (low). Grass was low at 1.
FEL 9/8/2017
September 8, 2017
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Indianapolis Pollen Counts for Thursday September 7th, 2017
Weed count was high at 111 with ragweed again the major weed pollen at 107 grains of ragweed per cubic meter of air sampled.
FEL 9/7/2017
September 7, 2017
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Indianapolis Pollen Counts for Wednesday September 6th, 2017
The total weed count was 116. Ragweed accounted for 104 of that total. Clearly the predominant weed. Those few other weeds would have been at a low-moderate level of 12. The ‘other’ weeds were chenopods and nettle.
FEL 9/6/2017
September 6, 2017
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Indianapolis Pollen Counts for Tuesday September 5th, 2017
Highest weed and ragweed pollen counts so far this year.
The total weed count was 301- which includes ragweed, chenopods, and nettle.
The ragweed count was 260.
Of note, grass pollen was at a moderate level of 9 grains of grass pollen per cubic meter of air sampled for the day.
FEL 9/5/2017
September 5, 2017
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Indianapolis Pollen Counts for Wednesday August 30th through Monday September 4rth, 2017
Much to catch up on.
First weeds have been high all six days. Ragweed is the predominant weed. There were also nettle and chenopods in the mix. The last 4 days have the same count. That may or may not be the true count, but it is an adjustment when the rods are not taken in at the end of each day.
We are also seeing grass pollen. The count was 1 on 8/30. It jumped to 10 (moderate) on 8/31 and was at a calculated level of 5 for the past 4 days. A ‘5’ count for grass is a moderate level of pollen.
FEL 9/4/2017
September 4, 2017
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