It is still a bit dark outside yet this morning here in West Virginia, but I fully expect for it to develop into a full day of weather. We had some weather yesterday which, although somewhat different from that of the day before, was still just as constant. Forecasts for future weeks include weather on a daily basis throughout the period. Certain colloquial indicators, such as the rate at which the squirrels are gathering hickory nuts, the thickness of the fur on the groundhogs, etc., all point to our being able to look forward to weather for the rest of the winter. Sooth-sayers who enjoy sitting at the local country store have said that the coming year is likely to be filled with weather from beginning to end and will undoubtedly have an effect on the hay and corn crops.

Personally, I enjoy weather and try to experience it every day. On occasion, I find it to be quite invigorating to go out and walk around in it. This is one of my favorite passtimes - especially when shared with an equally enthusiastic companion.