Weather's Changing

It’s still winter – snow is forecast for tonight – but the crispness of the thirtyish air is not like that we get as we move into winter from the fall. Autumnal crispness is of a different order, brisker, with different odors. Today’s crispness feels temporary. The sun is giving little warmth, but seems to promise warmth, to say, “that’s alright, I’m just gearing up – it’ll be warm soon.” The oppressiveness of a Midwestern winter seems lifted.

I wrote this this morning. I'm not exactly looking forward to going outside to catch my bus, but it's better than staying here, I guess.