Late summer and early fall were atypical in the Midwest. We had long days of gray clouds, a lot of rain, and gloomy skies. With gusty winds and cooler than normal weather, it seemed more like a November day than August.
Jump to Friday, November 1st, and the morning is bright blue sky, white snow covered ground, steam vapors from cars waiting for the red light to turn green, and the thermometer claims 21 degrees.
These past two days bore witness to slush storms: 30 to 33 degrees, rain that turned to snow slush falling from the sky. Warm surfaces turned wet; cool surfaces accumulated 4 to 5 inches of snow. Winter has come. A little early, but here none the same.
The trees have shed much of their leaf load, but plenty remain to provide more autumn hues. Soon these trees will be bare until spring. That is the blah that bears down on us. Cold, wind-swept landscapes will greet us each morning. Thoughts and actions will turn indoors. The only respite is preparation for the Holidays and family gatherings.
That is something to look forward to. And naps under a blankie in my favorite chair.
Now if only a pet were perched on my lap. That would make it perfect.
Close the drapes, think spring, and plan your summer ahead.
This is life in Illinois. At least we don’t have to shovel snow!
November 4, 2019
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