Winter

I don't really like winter very much - never have and probably never will. If I had my "druthers" I'd rather go to a warm climate in the winter time, but certain things prohibit that at this time.

Having said that, I would have to admit that our first four winters here in Kansas haven't been all that bad, considering that the snow fall has not been extreme, and while it has been quite cold at times, it usually doesn't last all that long. And when one compares the weather we have here with some other places in the country, we as a rule have it pretty good here. Some of our family still live in Ohio, where we lived for nine years, and the winters there can be somewhat difficult to endure at times.

What don't I like about winter? Well for one thing I'm usually cold, no matter where I am. And from what I hear we keep our thermostat turned higher than some around here. I like going to bed for one reason at least and that is that I can usually keep warm in bed. If I can't that's my fault. Also I don't like having ice and/or snow under my feet or wheels. That doesn't happen too much anymore as our walks, driveway and streets are usually kept fairly clear of the slick elements. And I don't like the really cold temperatures - it makes the heat pump run constantly, running up the heat bill, and it mostly keeps me inside the house. That gives me what they call cabin fever.

What do I like about winter? Well, not a whole lot, but for one thing, freshly fallen snow is pretty from inside the windows. When its very cold it sparkles with little icy crystals. And clear nights when its cold just seem to reflect a little more of the glory of God when one stares at the night sky. We used to have a fireplace in other places we've lived and that was always nice to have going when it was cold outside.

All in all I guess its not too bad here in the winter, but sometime it might be nice to spend the winter in a warm climate like Arizona like many folks do. And we do have family there too. Perhaps that will happen sometime, perhaps not. I guess we'll see. Until we see, or whenever, I remain

Pilgrim on the way