I get asked many times why I moved to Portland, and why I have managed to stay here in Oregon for so long- especially having spent most of my life in California and Hawaii (18 years combined). One of the main reasons is the seasons. I love the colors, the change- the opportunity to play in the snow, bundle up and keep nice and cozy- especially in the winter months.
Of course a downside to the temperamental weather is not knowing if there will be school closures- most of the time adequate notice is given, but on this particular day I never got a phone call and so went to work. I arrived only to find out school was closed for the day. So, before I left I had to make a snow angel and build a little snowman of course.
