Fall in Minneapolis

I realize that many of my blog readers have the good sense not to live in the frozen north. For this I commend you. Though I will say that this place is fantastic in the spring and the fall. Supposedly. Though not since I've been here. This is my third fall in the great Twin Cities metropolitan area, and not a one of them has behaved like an actual fall. This year, however, takes the prize.

I learned a statistic yesterday. Prior to yesterday, there had been 8 days of measurable snowfall before October 15 in the Twin Cities. One of those days was Saturday. #9? Well.....let's look at some photos from my day yesterday. October 12, 2009.

Here's a link to the web album: http://picasaweb.google.com/sariversion2.0/FallinMpls_20091012#

Some highlights are below:




HAPPY FALL!!!!!

Seasons

Dear Minnesota.

October 12 is not winter. October 12 is fall. Fall and spring, each about 2 weeks long, are the only thing that I have to look forward to here in Minnesota. Please do not take them away from me. Please.

Today is a holiday*, but I had already made the commitment of going to work today. Now I am regretting my decision, because no one should have to go outside when it's snowing on October 12. I really don't appreciate this. Not even a little bit.

Thank you,
Sari

*Yes. It's Columbus Day. I'm off whenever the post office is closed. I don't know why. I don't make the rules, I just break them.