Today brought with it sunshine and cold with major wind and hence, wind chill. I put on extra clothes and was comfortable while walking around outside. The highlight of the day was an appointment with a new physician. She is taking over the practice from my former MD who retired in September. It was an introductory appointment -- something I've not done before. We reviewed main points from the chart and will do the annual blood work now instead of at the usual spring visit. My mother suggested that I find an MD younger than me. When I arrived here 26 years ago, there wasn't a choice, so my MD was 9 years older than me. We had a good run and I now have someone who is much younger than me. Maybe my mother is somewhere smiling today.
While out for the appointment, I got groceries since the MD office is upstairs from the larger grocery store. I also went to the mall and walked to a couple of stores. The wind not only provided a big chill, but it gave major push back when walking against it -- like a mime, almost. When it was behind me, the wind pushed me along the walkways. It was the dominant force today. Thought it was cold feeling, the presence of the sun was delightful. A colleague from Saskatchewan reminded me of something I said when she arrived here several years ago. I'd noted that I'd rather have -30C with bright sunshine, than -5C with a meter of snow. <smile> In response to her reminder, I recalled how much I missed walking through the frozen air, where the moisture in the air freezes turning the air into a sparkling delight. There are pros and cons to both maritime and prairie winters. I'd likely enjoy being somewhere further south with no discernable wintery weather. <smile>
The weather reminded me of a song that made me laugh. Keep safe. Enjoy!
She Never Told me She was a Mime -- Weird Al Yankovic
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