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A lot of people are affected with Seasonal Affective Disorder in Wisconsin.  We have many, many days without sun during the winter months.  This year, we've had a string of days with heavy fog and unseasonably warm temperatures in the 30's and 40's.   Personally, I can't claim that I've ever really felt the effects of SAD, but this year, knowing that we are likely moving west later next year, I've been very impatient and annoyed with Wisconsin weather.   Sun trying to fight through the clouds It hasn't helped that my daily routine involves looking at the weather in Fort Collins and Tucson.  Their weather has been spectacularly sunny and more pleasant this time of year.   So, I haven't been blogging much because not much is going on. I've substituted indoor pickleball for hiking. The trails have been muddy and not much fun. For Christmas, we had my mother, Julia's brother and Allie here.  I went and retrieved my mother from Cedar Rapids a...

Seasonal Affective Disorder

It's time for a road trip.  This winter has been grey and cold--without any redeeming qualities, such as snow to play in.  Time to blow this Popsicle stand.  The bags are packed.  The neighbors are watching the abode with automatic weapons.  Time to roll south.  First stop will be Iowa, but it will definitely get more exciting than that.

What could be more exciting than Iowa?



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greg said…
Not sure how I managed to survive in dark, cloudy Michigan. Probably because as a kid I didn't know anything else. Tried going back after a stint in sunnier climes but that didn't last long, family home or not!

Now when we get three consecutive cloudy days here in Texas I'm shaking my fist at the sky.
John said…
This winter has been especially tough. Maybe it gets worse with age.

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