This morning, as I was driving my grandchildren to school, following an eight-inch snowstorm yesterday in a northwestern suburb of Minneapolis, my granddaughter made an observation that made me laugh out loud. She said, "Minnesota weather is crazy. Go to school in a parka, come out with a t-shirt." Not many places in the U.S. where it snows like crazy all day one day and the next day the local professional baseball team schedules a double header. With a high temperature today of 42 degrees Fahrenheit, it might be a bit chilly in those seats in the upper deck. But then, how else do you weed out the true blue baseball fans?
One day last week, when the temperature reached 72 degrees F., I sat near a lake for a couple of hours with a friend and came home with a sunburn. I remember thinking that the long winter was finally over and wondrous days stretched ahead. But alas, Minnesota is always filled with reminders that you'd better not get too comfortable! The winter boots may be in the garage, but just maybe I'll pull them out one last time. I did notice today that a number of neighbors had rebelled and avoided shoveling their driveways. Smart folks indeed!
The forecast for the next week is for temperatures in the 50's and 60's, along with a balmy 70 or two thrown in. I'm sure the confused little animals will entertain thoughts of wintering somewhere else next year. At times I wish I could say the same!
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