Flurries

Yep, a few snowflakes blew past me when I was walking my dog today in the cold wind out by the Potomac. Not enough to stick, but still, very cool to see after spending the last few autumns and winters in the desert and on a tropical island. Finally we have weather that suits the season--kind of helps put me in the mood for the holidays. Also, the red berries are out on the two-story-tall holly tree outside our house. It's just begging for holiday lights after Thanksgiving, unfortunately I can't figure out how I'm going to get them up there....

I'm going to try out both of the little fireplaces in our house tonight and make a big pot of soup to warm me up. I'm not used to these temperatures, can't seem to bundle up enough....Walking my dog at night is now an act of courage and an isometric workout. I'm guessing I'll get used to it by about March.