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| Goodrich Avenue November 16 |
On a visit to Minnesota in the early 80s, I saw the book
Bring Warm Clothes in a bookstore: I can't say I didn't know what I was getting into all those years ago when I moved here. Of course, I've always lived in "the north country" and I enjoy winter. I love the little crystals of snow sparkling in the winter sunlight and cheerful winter activities in the fresh air, and nothing can beat the feeling of superiority that comes from thriving in this harsh climate.
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| Unplowed Goodrich Avenue |
Not much snow has melted since Monday's winter storm and we got more yesterday, enough to shovel this morning. More cold weather, 20-30 degrees F below normal temperatures, is promised for at least another week.
The streets in St. Paul are treacherously icy and yesterday evening vehicles were sliding through most stop signs in the neighborhood. On all but snow emergency routes, I guess the City of St. Paul is relying on Plan B (the sun) to melt the snow and ice.
The first snow is usually just a reminder to finish the raking and put away summer toys. Seems like more of a warning this season.
