It is well into January 2007. Normally we’d have snow. Normally, the Rideau Canal in Ottawa would be frozen over and people from all over the globe would be skating on the longest “skating rink” in the world. They’d be building their ice hotel in Quebec.
Yes, there are people who say they love the warmer weather. I must say, I don’t hate it but it’s disconcerting to have anything so uncharacteristic occur. If this is winter, I am already dreading the summer. But, we are totally helpless against Mother Nature. Nevertheless, I want my winter back. You can’t have spring without there having been a winter. Right?
So, that is how I saw it the other morning. Hopefully, we’ll soon have a change in the weather. It’s not right for the golfers to be out at this time of year. Not here, anyway. The tulip trees in the park are in full bud. Come on. This is nuts. Here’s what I mean.