Seeing is Believing

I was joking with co-workers yesterday about the weather, as forecasters were predicting up to a half-inch of snow for Northern Alabama. The common refrain, not surprisingly, was your typical "I'll believe it when I see it."

Well, seeing is believing:


In the 90's, we actually would have a decent snowfall / ice event at least once a year, enough to slow things down for a day or two. But this decade, we've generally only received a moderate dusting once during the winter, if any at all. Forecasters promise much, but for whatever reason, snow just doesn't materialize here - the air is often just too dry.

But today, with the Christmas tree lights on, and the opportunity to enjoy a fire in the fireplace, what a wonderful - if sadly short lived - winter delight.