Take the long view
A US election day reminder from the Earth
They say southern California has no seasons. Just hot and not hot. Those of us who reside here know this is false. It is true that we have an abundantly epic summer that sometimes has us in sandals on Thanksgiving or Valentine’s Day. And our months of mild sunny winter weather can be downright delightful.
Yet our winters can also be surprisingly cold. Last December, a New York visitor borrowed my ski jacket claiming the biting evening cold too much. And sometimes our summers can be drenched in a chilly fog that has us in beanies and Uggs on Independence Day.
Right now, in November, tomatoes are growing while the leaves are shedding.
In spring we can get so much rain; or none.
But one thing’s for sure every year. We will have fire season.
And we will have Santa Ana wind season.
Today, the US presidential election day, will be one of those windy days. Kicking up allergies and anger. You can feel it coming on, the air thinning, drying, evaporating humidity. The lips and fingers chapping. No amount of hydration helps. When the wind kicks up, Californians can’t partake in our brag-worthy outdoor activities. One friend tried to jog in Golden…
