We’ve had several days of snowy weather. Not clean pure drifts, not picturesque snow-ladened pines. Nope. There’s just enough to make things soggy and slippery. The news is filled with accident reports and warnings that the first snowfall of the season usually brings more than a normal number of fender-benders.

I was feeling depressed about the weather but John built a lovely fire in the fireplace and it’s feeling warm and cozy here inside.

I have a feeling I’d be complaining even more if I were in Florida. I heard it only got up to about 60 degrees today in Sun City Center and tonight there’ll be wind chills down to about 30 degrees! Sure wouldn’t be pool weather. In fact I’m sure I’m warmer and cozier than I’d be if we were down south. Something about the penetrating cold and the lack of insulation in Florida condos.

This Saturday we’re planning a big “annual dinner” for our club members in Frankenmuth, MI. We’ll enjoy a noontime feast and then play music from 1:00-4:00. We don’t expect large audiences, but it’ll be fun anyway.