How Bad Will This Winter Be? Let's Look At The Signs.

Today's special issue has our best weekend reads & listens for your holiday weekend. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  [Donate [WBUR]]( [View in Browser](  [WBUR]( November 29, 2019 Good Morning Boston, 🌬️ Sunny skies. Breezy and chilly. Highs around 40. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We're back with a special edition of WBUR Today to get you through the holiday weekend. We've compiled a list of suggestions below on everything from what to eat and where to shop this weekend, to podcasts to listen to and can't miss stories to read. Enjoy! — Meagan McGinnes [@meaganmcginnes]( newsletters@wbur.org Weekend Reads [1.](url)[In Worcester, Arabic-Speaking Refugees Gather For Thanksgiving]( "I thank every single American, because they opened their doors to the Muslims, to receive them, to provide to them, to give them what they need."   #%23%23[Twitter](  #%23%23[Facebook](    2. [Will Boston Get Hit With A Cold, Hard Winter? Let's Check The Signs]( Last year, Massachusetts saw most of our snow in the second half of the winter, while February broke records for warmth. In 2015, nearly all of the snow came in a six-week period. What could be ahead? 3. [The State Wants To Turn Cranberry Bogs Into Wetlands. It's Gritty Work]( It’s a potential win-win situation. Farmers get much-needed cash. The state gets a wetland, which can absorb water and prevent flooding. But turning a bog back to a wetland can be harder than you might think. 4. [Mass. State Police Tested Out Boston Dynamics’ Spot The Robot Dog. Civil Liberties Advocates Want To Know More]( “There’s enough of a visceral reaction to the use of robotics that the smart thing to do is come up with a policy. How is this going to be used? And compare the actual use to the stated policy. And they can weigh whether those uses are appropriate.” 5. [The Songs Heard 'Round The World: Harvard Study Reveals Universal Elements In Music]( The project suggests that lullabies, religious songs, healing songs and love songs exist in every one of the 315 societies observed. And those song types share characteristics across different societies. Support the news Any Recommendations? - What to do this weekend: Head to the Holiday Artists Market at the deCordova. And keep these 12 other [local holiday markets]( in mind as you start your shopping. - For your playlist: Whether you're traveling this holiday or spending some down time at home, a podcast is a great way to make passing the time more enjoyable. [Here are some we suggest.]( - What we're eating: Thanksgiving leftovers. Here are [four recipes]( that give them new life. - What we're thinking about: [Small colleges.]( Nearly one in five colleges in Massachusetts are facing new challenges due to demographic shifts and increased competition. Check out our education team's recent in-depth look at these pressures and how colleges are adapting. [WBUR] If You Have 12 Minutes... [Only A Game: Teddy Roosevelt And The Golden Tickets: A President's 'Cold War' With Baseball]( [Listen]( IN THE NEWS [Boston Children's Theatre Files For Bankruptcy and Cancels Productions]( Trump Announces Resumption Of Talks With Taliban During Surprise Visit To Afghanistan. [Read more.]( A Federal Judge Orders Sweeping Changes To Bond Hearings In Boston Immigration Court. [Read more.]( Construction To Begin On Weymouth Compressor Station In Early December, Company Says. [Read more.]( What We're Reading - 33 Ways To Remember The 2010s ([New York Times]( - Pointless Emails: They’re Not Just Irritating – They Have A Massive Carbon Footprint ([The Guardian]( From the Archives ['I Lived Through These Characters': An English Teacher's Life-Changing Impact On A Student]( Dan Wise reflects on how a teacher instilled a love of reading that carried him through hard times. Before you go: Thanksgiving dinner gone wrong? Yes, even John Adam's family had some[trying holidays.]( 😎 Forward to a friend. They can sign up [here](. 📣 Give us your feedback: newsletters@wbur.org 📨 Get more WBUR stories sent to your inbox. [Check out all of our newsletter offerings.]( Support the news [WBUR]( [95289b97-66e8-43d4-a174-3bc3520a79a9.png]( [Instagram](  [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Want to change how you receive these emails? [Stop getting this newsletter by updating your preferences.]( I don't want to hear from WBUR anymore. [Unsubscribe from all newsletters.]( Interested in learning more about corporate sponsorship? [Click here.]( Copyright © 2019 WBUR-FM, All rights reserved. You signed up for this newsletter at wbur.org. Our mailing address is: WBUR-FM 890 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215-1205 [Add us to your address book](