Today I was casting around for blogging subjects. I’d pretty much decided what I wanted to say when I went to visit my sister’s blog, and discovered that she had beaten me to it.
\nOctober and early November were warm, and the colors in the trees quite spectacular despite the drought. We became lulled into the idea that winter would never come. WRONG!! It hit today with a vengeance! We had snow flying sideways. It was surprisingly cold, without enough warning. The humidity and the wind speed made the cold seem worse.
\nMy mittens and gloves and mufflers and hats are all in a bin, waiting to be moved into the closet next to the door. Of course, I went out without them. Luckily, I wasn’t out in the cold too long.
\nFall is still my favorite time of year. I miss the colors and scents. I miss the freedom of walking out the door without having to stop to add layer after layer to stay warm and dry. It’s much harder to slip into the car with all the extra clothes.
\nWhining? Yeah. It’s obligatory. Winter is here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Today I was casting around for blogging subjects. I’d pretty much decided what I wanted to say when I went to visit my sister’s blog, and discovered that she had beaten me to it. October and early November were warm, … Continue reading