We are experiencing a period of weather history where extremes are the norm.  Extreme derecho winds, extreme temperatures on the high side, extreme drought conditions, extreme amounts of rain in short periods.  Lots of extremes. 

“Hey you, listen up! Listen here, pay attention, focus”.  From an early age, we are told to listen.  How we are taught to listen likely comes from the adults we are surrounded by.  Children observe those around them, and communication is modeled and often then replicated.