Pleasant surprise
So, I haven't updated here much because New Orleans has been . . . well, an adjustment. Let's just say that the rumors of its being like stepping into another culture are not unfounded and I didn't want this blog to turn into a rant-fest. But today I am giddy with delight:

Two days ago it was 78 degrees here, making me force myself -- yet again -- try to believe that it really was December and winter, despite all the green, the plants, the still-blooming flowers and the fact that I was too-warm in my light black trench coat.

Today we awoke to light snow, glistening and sticking with a light cover to the green, to the grass, to the plants, everything. I had to run out and bring all our herbs, plants, and flowers in, but it was worth it to see the rare sight. It is the first snow to fall here since Christmas 2004, and that was the first time since 1989. It won't last long, but at least it now doesn't feel so strange to be trying to complete our holiday shopping!

A happy snow day to you-all!