random thoughts – Day 1,758 – (Wednesday) – blown in

The new year has blown in. Literally. It’s been windy all year. And cold. Well, all eight days of it so far, and so far, I’m quite over it. 

It’s been a week of too frequent rattling of a storm window on either the porch or living room window. A week of a face full of hair every time I step outside. Crazy chill seeping into the home office through the walls and windows.

Several times, the trash and recycle bins have been blown out of their designated spots near the deck. The across the street neighbor’s basketball hoop blew over several days ago and still lays on the edge of their property at the side of the street like a guardrail. The trees sway wildly in the wind. The new furnace hasn't had a rest since it was installed.

Wind, flag, dusk.

Morning and evening, the view from the parking garage has often featured the flag at the old Lowell Five Bank building snapping in the wind at full attention. As much as I hated hoods on coats as a youngling  because they weren’t “cool,” I value the practical aspects of them as an adult because I no longer care if I’m cool and more than that, I hate being cold. 

I’m quite sure the me of ages 13-40 would be horrified by the me of today, all practical and boring and wearing hats and/or the hood on my coat in cold weather and delighted to stay home as much as possible. Whatever. 

The good news is, there are only 70 days to spring. It can’t stay cold forever. Right? Dang, I hope I’m right.