Hello to all,
Januarys in northeast Ohio (NEO) are usually sun-deprived and gloomy. It’s considered a glorious year to have five sunny days for the whole month. Our weather comes from the west or north, traversing Lake Erie and bringing the moisture of the large body of water with it. Upon reaching land, this water-soaked air forms clouds, blotting out the sun and showering us in rain, ice, and snow until the lake freezes.
There is an exception to our gloom when a large high-pressure air mass moves in from northern Canada. This air is as dry as a desert and cannot pick up enough moisture to cloud us over. This means sunny days for NEO. It also means we receive incredibly frigid air, plunging us into single-digits or below-zero temperatures.
Ginger’s favorite pastime is barking at the neighbors on sunny days when it is not too gloomy. When she isn’t barking at them, she is looking out for them so she can bark at them. Nothing fills her heart with glee more than soaking in the sun while waiting for the neighbors to do something around their homes. Ah, the joys of the warm sun penetrating her fur while leisurely lounging in the yard is a treat that soothes the beast in her.
This past week saw three amazing days of sunshine in an otherwise gloomy month. Ginger could not help but notice the sun glistening on the fallen snow. The brightness of the day beckoned her to go out and enjoy it. Despite my warnings, she rang her bell to go outside. The glare from the bright sun lit up her face. It quickly turned to a frown, discovering the high for the day was a measly five degrees Fahrenheit. She kicked at the door two minutes later and barked for me to hurry up ten seconds later. She entered her door, grumbling about the cold air like the old lady she is. As the attached picture shows, she is gloomy even on a sunny day.
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Grace to you,
Danny Mac
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