Communication Blackout
I know what you're thinking. No, he's about the only person I have heard from.
This isn't a complaint. I occasionally experience days where I am in some kind of cosmic communication blackout. No one calls. I receive no emails (not even for Viagra or larger breasts!). It's weird that it happens all at once. Sometimes I can tie it to an upcoming or ongoing event - everyone is out Xmas shopping (a reality among my friends and family members) or everyone has left early for Labor Day weekend. But, sometimes these days occur on random Mondays in the middle of September for no identifiable reason other than people are trying to come to grips with the suddenly cool weather that leaves no doubt that fall is sweeping in.
Or, perhaps everyone is just consumed with the idea of the new TV season that starts this week. I'll be checking out Martha Stewart's "Apprentice" (yes, I'm a closet Martha fan, much to my mother's chagrin) tomorrow night. Sunday, since I'll be up north for the combination memorial service/80th birthday fiasco (on different sides of the family), I'll set my VCR to tape the new "West Wing" and "Grey's Anatomy".
Fall makes TV look GOOD. I'm ready for a little chilly weather - I love my sweaters and tights. I can't wait to go apple picking or start cooking for yom tov. It's been a great summer full of discoveries and long hot days. But, for now, I'll content myself with a little leaf-raking and TV watching, curled up with the Stinky Dog as the days grow shorter and shorter.
posted by Sarah @ 10:25
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I love when there is a slight chill and my dog's fur coat keeps me warm at night.
Try hotmail and you WILL get viagra and breast-enhancement e-mails every day. A random communication blackout day actually sounds kind of nice. A good thinking and writing day.
Apropos of Elster's apropos of nothing: I love fall and spring. Summer's good if it's California summer; I tend to hibernate for the winter. I like watching snow fall from indoors through a window, though...
I secretly adore communication blackout days (as long as nothing serious is behind them).
Re: winter. I think you all hate winter because you've never spent one properly. I was never affected by winter until I left home to go to college in southern MI. Sure, we had more snow up north. But it all got dumped on us in a few huge storms. The rest of the time, the sky was brilliant and sunny. None of this 41 degree latitude overcast that lasts for weeks. It's all about being north of the 45th parallel.
Plus, winter in a rural environment rocks - lots of outdoor recreation opportunity: skiing, xcountry skiing, sledding, outdoor skating. Then, you get to come in and put your mittens and hat on the hearth and drink hot cocoa with candy canes and have lovely red cheeks. :)
Chalk it up to reason #57 why I have to get out of the city.
I secretly adore communication blackout days (as long as nothing serious is behind them).
Re: winter. I think you all hate winter because you've never spent one properly. I was never affected by winter until I left home to go to college in southern MI. Sure, we had more snow up north. But it all got dumped on us in a few huge storms. The rest of the time, the sky was brilliant and sunny. None of this 41 degree latitude overcast that lasts for weeks. It's all about being north of the 45th parallel.
Plus, winter in a rural environment rocks - lots of outdoor recreation opportunity: skiing, xcountry skiing, sledding, outdoor skating. Then, you get to come in and put your mittens and hat on the hearth and drink hot cocoa with candy canes and have lovely red cheeks. :)
Chalk it up to reason #57 why I have to get out of the city.
Try winter in the South, when they get one! The one actual snowstorm we suffered through in Alabama (which probably wouldn't be considered a big deal in Detroit) caused use to lose power (and subsequently heat) for six days. There was not a single snowplow in the entire state to clear the streets and they put down sand rather than salt to melt the snow (it doesn't work). After going through a storm like that, it is hard to enjoy winter. But I do admit that the snow is pretty. I just would like it much more if it was also warm.
we are on our way to maine. We liked your description so much we decided to go. I am posting pictures and updates on our blog. Have a good weekend.
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