I cannot say it is surprising to find Chicago ranked sixth of the most miserable cities in the United States. Weather, commute times, and taxes all contributed to the unfavorable ranking. Unremarkably, residents of Detroit and Flint are even more miserable. I am surprised by the other three cities where residents are more miserable than we Chicagoans: Miami; West Palm Beach; and Sacramento. At least we Chicagoans have legitimate reasons to be miserable. I suspect those of you from Miami, West Palm Beach, and Sacramento simply have miserable dispositions and would no matter where you live. Now admittedly the weather this winter has been mild in Chicago, but I dare you residents of Florida and Northern California to come here where there are reasons for our misery!
Friday, February 3, 2012
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Snow
If the long-range forecast is correct, by spring I will despise it. That though remains a mere prospect. This morning, the snowfall looks beautiful and is welcomed. With winter temperatures, give me snow.
Snow was recorded November 9 at O'Hare, but there was not enough to be measured. December 2 I saw traces of snow on the ground around the edges of our yard. December 9 was the first official measurable snowfall of the season. Today, though, is real. There will not be enough snow to fire up the orange beast, but the children's cars will need to be brushed off before driving and I may need to shovel the drive.
The cats puff up their fur and just keep staring out the windows. I do not know if they have forgotten the blizzard from last year and wonder what the white wetness is, or if they do remember and are staring in disgust.
For now, the snow is beautiful.
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