Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

The weather is, actually, pretty darned delightful. I’ve just come back from a stroll to the local health food store, and I have to admit that my hat and scarf were probably a bit over the top.

The weatherman says that snow is on the way to New England. Certainly the Midwest has been hit hard during the past week, and I suppose it’s only a matter of time until we get ours. I’ve been stocking up for a cold week but so far it’s clear as a bell outside.

Every year, there are “winter warnings” from the local newscasters to stay up and stay with them for the weather report. Why? I mean, all I have to do is walk downstairs, open the door, and there it is: the weather. As a friend of mine says during awkward moments, “’Lot of weather we’ve been having lately…”

(We used to say “How about those Red Sox?” but that’s been a little touchy lately.)

I am originally from sunny, beautiful California. How I ended up on the chilly East Coast is a long story. The thing is it’s never a real surprise that winter will indeed arrive, in its own time, and that we need to prepare.

What never ceases to delight me is when my family in California calls to tell me how COLD it is: 60 degrees! Whoo hooh! Hey, I’ve been stuck to the seats at football games when the temps are 10 degrees below zero with the wind chill factor. (Oh, that’s right, most people out west think that “wind chill factor” means you might need to wear a cardigan.)

I’m ready for the cold. Out here, all that means is that I’ve paid my heating bill and only time and nature will tell what’s ahead.

If you long for the snow, you probably ski. That’s good news for you because you can save up to 60% at Snowshack.

I have tried skiing, and I think it is one of the most glorious and expensive ways in the world to spend time. Whether on the slopes or walking around “the square” (that’s what we call neighborhoods out east) I want to look like an Italian movie star so I make sure to bring the proper shades.

One of these days (soon), I'll move back to a sunnier climate. Until then, stay up, stay warm, and stay with me.

Until next time,

Conna