"Chi-beria" is what people are calling home during this past week's historic cold snap. I hear the technical term for the snow followed by the cold is "polar vortex." I continue to think of it as, "not so bad."
The cold brought about two unexpected results ...
• My Sporto boots -- which retailed for less than $50 more than five years ago -- have begun to crack over the toes. The fake leather just couldn't take the extreme cold. I'm looking for another pair. I think they were a terrific bargain.
• My health club suffered a water main break yesterday. Day after day of running all that hot water through frozen pipes finally took its toll. I was halfway over there to workout when I got word. I compensated by having a salad for lunch and felt quite virtuous.
It'll be in the 30's today. Life is back to normal.
These are the thoughts and observations of me — a woman of a certain age. (Oh, my, God, I'm 65!) I'm single. I'm successful enough (independent, self supporting). I live just outside Chicago, the best city in the world. I'm an aunt and a friend. I feel that voices like mine are rather underrepresented online or in print. So here I am. If my musings resonate with you, please visit my blog again sometime.
It feels like Spring today, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteI hate to be the one to break it to you but there's supposed to be another arctic blast coming soon.
ReplyDeleteYesterday I wanted to exercise but didn't want to venture out in the snow/ice so I walked laps around the apartment.
ReplyDeleteSounds miserable. I think the worst it got here was 9 degrees, with a windchill of -1. Stay warm, dry and safe.
ReplyDeleteLOL... I was outside today saying, "Oh my gosh, it is BEAUTIFUL out!" And I didn't even put on a hat or mittens! :D
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