A Continuing Saga...

 ... of exceptionally mild weather for this season, and I like that very much. The seasonal norms are not bad at all, and we continue to stick with that regime. Let the really nasty stuff stay to the north, and to the east, and stay away from this area. One can hope. It could be so much worse, and that always bothers me, the fact that circumstances could always be so much worse. I had an appliance conk out recently. That was a drag. A replacement is on the way, however. But I can do without that sort of hassle. For a long time I've felt very vulnerable, as though on a knife edge. I can never shake that feeling. It's very uncomfortable. 

But we are back to Lubbock Vistas for a while, and will stay there for a bit. 

So Christmas Is OVER!

 I want things back to normal ASAP! My gym is still closed the day after? What the hell is the excuse for that?? Perpetual damn holiday?? It's OVER, damn it. And we still have damned New Year's to get through. How I hate this season. How I loathe this season. 

It's impossible to get a damned thing done. Enough already. 

Good Rain Yesterday!

 Just what we needed. No hail, no high winds, no snow, no ice, and no nonsense, but just a good rain. And now the rain is over and it is sunny and it will not be especially cold, either. This December is far better than most, and I guess we can thank El Nino for it. The cotton farmers might actually have adequate soil moisture for a change. 

And I don't buy anyone presents, but instead give to charity, which should warm hearts. Nor do I buy anything for myself, unless it is a necessity. No frills. Lean and mean. Way to go. Keep it simple. 

Getting Cloudy

 But NOT getting especially cold, and rain chances pick up. No white Christmas. I like it. No snow. Forget snow. Maybe a few light snow showers around New Year's Eve. I hate that dumb holiday. I'm always happy when it's all over. Slush out New Year's. Kill the celebrations. 

Terrific Weather Continues

 Terrific indeed, but not in the sense of inducing terror, but rather amazement at the pleasant conditions continuing day after day. So fine. Rain chances eventually, and still no snow in prospect.

Crowds are increasing here and there and the seasonal music is as annoying as it always is. It might be fun for children but as an adult I've heard that stuff far too many times, and it is very irritating.