Hello Fellow Travelers!
There are just a few things I actively dislike. Being chilly or cold is at the top of the list. I couldn't survive in Fargo or Chicago or the Twin Cities. I grew up in a dry, warm climate and have spent my adult life in a slightly cooler, slightly wetter environment. My favorite season is summer just as my least favorite season is Autumn. Accordingly, I've updated my profile pic to reflect the dread that only Fall can bring! Winter means snow and The Holidays, (and cookies!), but all autumn means is that summer is gone and winter is coming! And lots of wind! And possibly rain, cold rain! Bleah!
This picture illustrates the pathos of the season (Baby, it's cold outside!) contrasted with the tenacity of the tearose; much like myself, it just keeps coming back! I have a cousin who posted a cute still of "The Abominable Snowmonster" (he's white and blue with googly eyes, very unscary!), as his "Profile Pic". Seeing that old picture from "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" took me right back to the Island of Misfit Toys, and a North Pole where the snowmen sang and played the banjo!(And just what were those Rankin/Bass characters, anyway? Muppets? Puppets? Animetronics from the Far East? Who knows?) And all Santa does all year is get ready for the big ride and worry about the weather. All Mrs. Claus does is worry about fattening up Santa for the big ride. Just the way imaginary holiday characters (and Madison Avenue) intended!
Anyway, like when the Grinch (the real animated one that Dr, Seuss drew, with Boris Karloff not a lame 2-hour movie with Jim Carrey and a bunch of even lamer backstories, anyone remember Cindy Lou Who? I rest my case!) and Charlie Brown had their respective disastrous holiday specials when Santa stopped at The Island of Misfit Toys on his way to the rest of the world I knew the Holiday Season was officially under way. "The Bumble", as Yukon Cornelius refers to him by the end of the story (Spoiler Alert!) is a Christmas convert without a growl (or a tooth) for anyone! I salute my cousin Kirk for resurrecting that memory for me! For years I identified with The Grinch, but in truth I love Christmas, the winter, Santa, gifts, trees, icicles, ornaments, lights. It's all great and there's no such thing as an ugly Christmas sweater!
And it's the best time of year for cookies! Or pretty much anything involving sugar! Christmastime is an open invitation to explore the sweeter side of the spectrum. Starbuck's has their weird holiday flavors like Pumpkin and Mint Chocolate Chip. Desserts are practically mandatory! So there's that. I'll keep looking forward to winter. Autumn is still a little too hinkey for me. I'm still trying to learn the history of "America's Game", "The Boys of Summer",and if the Giants make it to the Playoffs my dance card will be full!
There are just a few things I actively dislike. Being chilly or cold is at the top of the list. I couldn't survive in Fargo or Chicago or the Twin Cities. I grew up in a dry, warm climate and have spent my adult life in a slightly cooler, slightly wetter environment. My favorite season is summer just as my least favorite season is Autumn. Accordingly, I've updated my profile pic to reflect the dread that only Fall can bring! Winter means snow and The Holidays, (and cookies!), but all autumn means is that summer is gone and winter is coming! And lots of wind! And possibly rain, cold rain! Bleah!
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| The Intrepid Tearose (it just keeps growing!) Facing The Dark Clouds of Autumn! Brrrr! |
This picture illustrates the pathos of the season (Baby, it's cold outside!) contrasted with the tenacity of the tearose; much like myself, it just keeps coming back! I have a cousin who posted a cute still of "The Abominable Snowmonster" (he's white and blue with googly eyes, very unscary!), as his "Profile Pic". Seeing that old picture from "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" took me right back to the Island of Misfit Toys, and a North Pole where the snowmen sang and played the banjo!(And just what were those Rankin/Bass characters, anyway? Muppets? Puppets? Animetronics from the Far East? Who knows?) And all Santa does all year is get ready for the big ride and worry about the weather. All Mrs. Claus does is worry about fattening up Santa for the big ride. Just the way imaginary holiday characters (and Madison Avenue) intended!
Anyway, like when the Grinch (the real animated one that Dr, Seuss drew, with Boris Karloff not a lame 2-hour movie with Jim Carrey and a bunch of even lamer backstories, anyone remember Cindy Lou Who? I rest my case!) and Charlie Brown had their respective disastrous holiday specials when Santa stopped at The Island of Misfit Toys on his way to the rest of the world I knew the Holiday Season was officially under way. "The Bumble", as Yukon Cornelius refers to him by the end of the story (Spoiler Alert!) is a Christmas convert without a growl (or a tooth) for anyone! I salute my cousin Kirk for resurrecting that memory for me! For years I identified with The Grinch, but in truth I love Christmas, the winter, Santa, gifts, trees, icicles, ornaments, lights. It's all great and there's no such thing as an ugly Christmas sweater!
And it's the best time of year for cookies! Or pretty much anything involving sugar! Christmastime is an open invitation to explore the sweeter side of the spectrum. Starbuck's has their weird holiday flavors like Pumpkin and Mint Chocolate Chip. Desserts are practically mandatory! So there's that. I'll keep looking forward to winter. Autumn is still a little too hinkey for me. I'm still trying to learn the history of "America's Game", "The Boys of Summer",and if the Giants make it to the Playoffs my dance card will be full!
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