Now that winter is fast approaching, the faint cool air is reminding me of how cold it could be. I was born around the Equator, hence, winter is really not in my skin, to put it bluntly. I do enjoy the four seasons and can even see the change of seasons philosophically. However, cold air infuses a different kind of mood and mixed feelings in me. For someone who grew up the first 20 years of her life in hot humid weather, and I do mean hot and humid, Winter is a new concept … more
The sun is out and the temperatures have plummeted after more than a week of gray skies and continual snow showers. When I was up on Mount Royal early this morning, I met several runners dressed in spiffy new winter running clothes--Christmas presents? or Boxing Day bargains?--chugging their way up the hill. The footing is better than it has been for several days since the surface is frozen. The sun makes you feel like you want to be outside, too. One of the … more
Winter is on of the two of my least favorite seasons. I wish there would be no winters. Many years ago I spent the entire winter in Hawaii. That is the way winters ought to be like everywhere. I hope global warming happens so we can finally be rid of winters.