Wednesday; March 14
Each year I look forward to the coming of autumn. After experiencing the Dog Days of August (and September) I can’t wait for the cooler weather. I even get excited about the first snowfall. Despite living so many years where snow is commonplace, there is something special about seeing everything covered in that white blanket for the first time of the season. Yes, I do enjoy the coming of the cooler weather, but by this time of year I am over it! I am tired of the gray skies, cold precipitation and the wind. I need a Spring Break! When I was in college we didn’t have an official Spring Break and that trend as continued through the years. Sure, I have taken a trip or two this time of year, but I don’t like crowds on my beaches (much less paying a premium price to be in the midst of them), so I generally don’t do a traditional trip down south. However, for the sake of sanity – and to avoid a grouchy personality – I still need...