Enjoyable & delightful

Although the weather in Lugano Centro was cold and rainy as we ran errands this afternoon, we had some thoroughly enjoyable encounters with a number of delightful people. And that always makes my day.

Wintry scenes

Deer and trees in a sprinkling of snow

Winter is evidently not done with us yet — which is good news for drought-stricken California!

The expected big winter storm is just settling in, but boy oh boy is it cold already. Lots of snow is on the way.

Dramatic weather on the ridge; viewed from downtown Ananda Village

Hooray for rain

It’s a bit of an adjustment, but I’m feeling extremely grateful for this cold, gloomy, rainy day.

Why?

For one thing, I appreciate moisture for it’s own sake.

I’m also hopeful that today, tomorrow, and the rain that’s forecast for next week will signal the end of fire season for this year. Wouldn’t that be great?!?