Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow! By Nancy Jill Thames

Yesterday the average temperature across the nation was 12 degrees. Even California was having a cold spell at 64 degrees. People were wearing socks! What I find interesting about this snow wave is what happened to the global warming theories that the earth was going to heat up, dry out, and blow away?

So much for theorists.

People all across the nation are home bound, struggling to stay unburied from all the snow, and trying to keep warm. In Texas it isn't the snow keeping us in, it's the cedar fever - a merciless wave of yellow cedar pollen exploding in the air during the months of December, January, February and March. I only go outside for one event a month - The Leander Writers' Guild meeting. I pay the price the next day but it's worth it.

Cedar Pollen Wafting on the Air

How do cooped-up people cope? (Try saying that fast three times!) I picture frazzled moms trying to keep school kids entertained all day.  Dads who can't go into work must either be frustrated trying to work with the kids at home, or, as my hubby would, might be happy watching TV.

What I do is write, listen to classical music, and stay in touch with the outside world via social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Thank The Lord for the internet!

What about you? How is it where you are? How do you cope with little ones, husbands, and your sanity? This inquiring writer wants to know.

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Here's hoping you all stay warm and safe where ever you live.

~Nancy Jill

Pure Poison

There's no denying that Austin's Cedar Fever is one of the worst allergies people around here can have. Today, the pollen sneaked in through an open door and zapped me! I slept for almost three hours before I could open my eyes and raise my head for dinner. The good news is that I had a lovely nap and now I'm ready for a pleasant evening, watching a movie with my husband. Yes, one can find something lovely in any day.

If Bears Can....

This Tuesday has brought a new awareness to my life. Since I suffer from Cedar Fever here in Austin for at least six weeks every year, I have made the lovely decision to hibernate. Yes, I'm going to hibernate, just like bears do. I'll stay indoors and avoid the Cedar pollen. I'll write and my husband can go to the store when we run out of food. It's going to be lovely to not suffer with itchy eyes and throat. My eyes won't water and itch either. And I'll not pass out from taking antihistamines, unable to function. Think about it. If bears can figure out how to avoid disaster, then so can I. Lovely!