It is December 1, and the winter season is anticipated in Chicago. We expect the worse and sometimes are pleasantly surprised. The winters have been relatively mild for several years, except for the 22 inch snow we had last year that snarled traffic and literally closed the City for a day. That was the “snow day” that school children and most other folks rejoice over. That also means a lot of “shoveling out” – your car, the sidewalk, etc. Dogs are overjoyed, but sometimes little dogs aren’t. They just sink in.
Our residential street was impassable for two days since the city street crews had higher priorities. Little kids had snow mountains to slide down, right there in the middle of the street. No moms warned about running into the street on the snow day!
Just as residents of Las Vegas and Phoenix say when the mercury hits 110 degrees F. in the summer, “It’s not bad, it’s just a dry heat”, we say, “Hey, this isn’t too much snow, it’ll be gone in a month or so. We are flexible here, and enjoy all four seasons, such as they are in Chicago.
Speaking about Mother Nature, I can not continue without mentioning the Lake. At this time of year no one is interested in a dip in the water (except the Polar Bear Club on January 1) and the Lake exhibits its majesty and might. On Tuesday the City closed the bike/running path for the second time this fall because the waves were crashing over it. Didn’t want anyone washed away. That day I was driving to work and the Lake was making its presence known to all. Besides the angry water, there were low hanging clouds racing along, far below the high ceiling of storm clouds. What made it a little different was that every once in awhile up there was a small break that went all the way up to the bright blue sky above. Very impressive.
Enjoy your winter weather, and don’t forget to pay heed to Mother Nature.
Take care.
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