I live in one of the best locations for weather in the world. Of course, I haven't lived in many places in the world, but where we now live has a lot of pluses.
We've got four seasons, all about equal in length (which isn't always the case...). It doesn't get too hot, nor does it get too cold. The springs and autumns are almost perfect.
But one person's perfect weather is another person's climatological hell. Due to the modern miracle that is social media, everyone can express their opinion whenever they want, sometimes several times an hour--especially the sun worshipers.
We expect the first posts from the sun worshipers (depending on how you count time...) when the temperatures begin t climb and the snow eases up. We usually get a thaw each February. The sun comes out and so do the posts. "Can't wait for this crappy snow to melt and for summer to get here," is basically the gist of the messages.
The posts only increase as the year progresses. And when a late snow storm or a cloudy day interrupts their direct connection to sunlight, we all hear about it. But this year has been a little different. This spring has been, in a word, fantastic! We've had so many cloudy days which equates to lower temperatures. Plus, as a photographer, it makes for amazing skies.
When I read posts about those for whom the surface of the sun isn't warn enough, I've often wondered why they don't move several hundred miles south and live in Arizona. Then again, you could read this post and reasonably ask why I don't pack up my family and move several hundred miles north and west and relocate to the Pacific Northwest. It's a fair question. I guess the trick is to just enjoy where you're at--make the most of what you've been given.
In a few days it will be June, the month when summer begins. It'll start getting too hot for us and even better for others. So to all the sun worshipers out there, enjoy the heat. I know I've enjoyed the spring.
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