Ugh!

Well, there are nicer words to use, like Crisp and Holiday-ish. Whichever you choose, the weather has turned as it must and suddenly it is wintertime, although still technically fall. We are even in daytime temps below freezing and quite chill nighttime temperatures.

Of course, precipitation is the frozen kind. White flakes lazing downward toward warmer surfaces turning to slush. Two inches of slush before it collapses on itself, melts and runs off. Still, it is snow, the first of the season and always widely discussed!

For me the cold temps are the worst. It means gloves, jackets and cautions against frigid wind.

OK, winter weather is expected and in the main it is OK. Most days and nights are easily survived. No big deal. We take it in stride. More serious conditions, we can reschedule activities and simply stay indoors. The pandemic taught us there is always reading, music, TV and naptime if meetings cannot be covered by Zoom. Actually, we learned a lot of good things from the pandemic.

We also came to know ourselves as survivors in spite of worry, gloom and adverse conditions. Relax, take some time for a break, and realize things are better than you thought, certainly not worse than you expected.

On the bright side, Thanksgiving is nigh. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy are on their way to table. Vegetable casseroles, too; I wonder what they will be?

Being thankful for all that is good in life as a healthy aspect of a balanced life. Feeling grateful pushes back complaints quite easily. This is the age of family and friends. Good to be around; good to savor.

Happy before the Black Friday shopping deals! So much to look forward to!

November 21, 2022

 

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