SNOW!

I woke up this morning hoping for some snow. When I looked out the window, I couldn't tell if there was anything, but when I opened the door to my balcony I saw:

What a welcome, lovely sight. I've been waiting for winter to arrive in San Antonio since I moved here almost three years ago.

I've been at work for almost an hour, and the place is a tomb. One has to wonder why they didn't close-all the schools in town are out for the day, our institute activity for the night is canceled, and while I felt safe enough driving to work at noon, I did hit some ice.

Meanwhile, I've enjoyed wearing all of my real winter clothes for the past few days-sweaters that are usually too thick for Texas, scarves, gloves, and the hat I bought in Norway. Life is good!