Death to Frosty

The weather in Texas is really not something to complain about as we have reasonable temperatures year-round. Although some folks think that we don't have seasons, we do get toasted Summers over 100 (occasionally on many such days) and some chilly sub-freezing days in Winter. Yesterday was one such occurrence with an Ice Storm thrown in giving us black ice on the roadways and some freezing rain as well. Nonetheless, the worst is past and after this morning's defrost is done, no evidence remains - no brown snow along the roads and walking paths, no sand forever on our cars and clothing, no lasting cold to keep one isolated indoors...

Tis a wonderful time despite the hassles of extra traffic and the various complications on our cities having power failures, auto accidents and the like. I have realized today that the defrost after this storm is wonderful, for the dripping water gives the impression of walking in the rain while not getting wet, the sunshine reflects on the ice and adds vibrancy to every color, and slow walking outside (as one must step along carefully) adds more time to appreciate nature and avoid being rushed.

Frosty won't live long in Texas, but we don't mind at all...