We have different ways of tracking time and seasons.  Here are some favorites: We have two seasons; Winter and August; We have two seasons; Winter and 4th of July; We have two seasons, Winter and Road Construction; We have four seasons, planting prep, planting, harvesting prep, harvesting.

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.