Sunday, January 10, 2010

Brr... It's colder than I ever remember

The past 10 days have been the coldest protracted period in the 15 years I have lived in Florida, and it is predicted to last another week. The University of Florida has been replacing its heating system this month, so we were caught with inadequate heat, and we are all bundled up with heavy sweaters at work. I expect to lose several trees and have a record electrical bill.

However, adversity always seems to produce an outpouring of community spirit. People smile more while commiserating with one another, and offer help when they can. I have seen this happen when hurricanes strike, and this is more of an inconvenience than a disaster, so we are getting the feeling of camaraderie cheap!

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