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On Such a Winter’s Day

Winter storms seem to be everywhere in the US this weekend. If we were having coffee, I would get you a steaming mug of coffee or tea and tell you about my week. But since I have to keep it short today, I am going to just show you a photo of my California winter.

California palm trees weather the winter storm.

I have always loved the song “California Dreamin’” by the Mamas & the Papas. As the lyrics suggest, what few leaves are left are brown, and the sky is gray.

The predictions for El Nino were certainly right on. California is getting much needed rain and snow in the entire state. I say, bring it on! To get out of the drought, we may need 365 more days of this weather.

I hope you are appreciating the weather where you are. For those experiencing extreme weather conditions, please stay safe.

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Terri Webster Schrandt

Now retired, I am former university adjunct faculty, self-published author, and retired recreation and parks practitioner living in Eastern Washington State near the Idaho border. Second Wind Leisure Perspectives is my blog about living a leisure lifestyle that includes fitness, photography, and fun.

26 responses to “On Such a Winter’s Day”

  1. Lorie Smith Schaefer Avatar
    Lorie Smith Schaefer

    We’re just over the hill in Reno and are enjoying a few days of sunshine after what seems like non-stop storms since early November. El Nino has made the last few months feel a bit long. The snow on our back deck finally melted last week. As much as I appreciate the moisture, I’d prefer that it snow up at Tahoe and rain here, Just sayin’..

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Wow, we’re neighbors! Yes, let it snow in Tahoe!

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  2. Priceless Joy Avatar
    Priceless Joy

    Pretty photo Terri. It doesn’t look much like winter but it probably does for California. I’m glad you all are getting that much needed moisture! It has snowed more here in the SW in the last two months than many years past, but it hasn’t snowed with lots of snow. I’m definitely ready for spring! LOL!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      I took the photo yesterday while walking my dog. I loved how the palms were blowing in the wind with what was left of the clouds. Now we have fog!

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      1. Priceless Joy Avatar
        Priceless Joy

        I imagine you all have a lot of fog being so close to the Pacific Ocean.

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        I’m actually 90 miles from the ocean. The Sacramento valley acts like a bowl of fog in the winter, especially after rain then sun!

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      3. Priceless Joy Avatar
        Priceless Joy

        To me, 90 miles from the coast is still pretty darn close! LOL! You should take a picture with the fog in it for all of us to see.

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  3. Rev Crouse Avatar
    Rev Crouse

    Seeing the weather news this morning on the blizzard makes me feel almost a little guilty about our beautiful, although chilly, day in north Texas. Not quite, but ALMOST. 😉

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Yes! It rained good for two days now we have cold and sunny, which now equals fog. Better than a blizzard.

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  4. Judy Martin Avatar
    Judy Martin

    I love that song too, and your photo is beautiful. I love the contrast of dark and light 🙂

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Judy!

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  5. Janet Sunderland Avatar
    Janet Sunderland

    Here’s to drought relief!!

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  6. bettylouise31 Avatar
    bettylouise31

    California is getting needed moisture and the rest of the northwest water resources are being replenished. It is dry here and partly summy. Our weather has been strange all winter.

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  7. Retirementallychallenged.com Avatar
    Retirementallychallenged.com

    After the storm in early January, we haven’t received much rain here down south. I’m glad it is raining and snowing up north since that’s what our state really needs but I’d like some more here… just not all at once. Enjoy your weather!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Janis! I’m sure el Nino has a lot more for so cal 🙂

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  8. desleyjane Avatar
    desleyjane

    It’s a great song and it looks like you’re having a nice winter compared to some I’ve seen on the news. Summer here in Australia although while I’m riding the tram to work, you would think it was the beginning of winter with everyone in their dark, warm clothes. 21 and rainy and dreary but I don’t mind it like this.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Lots of fog, but still snowing in our mountains, which is a really good thing. Hope you are enjoying your new home 🙂

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      1. desleyjane Avatar
        desleyjane

        Thanks Terri, I am 😊

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  9. 60-TheNew40.com (@CoolTweed) Avatar
    60-TheNew40.com (@CoolTweed)

    Terri thanks for entering your Pin into the Pinterest Game, all the best – your good at winning.
    Kathleen

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Kathleen!

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  10. sizzlesue15 Avatar
    sizzlesue15

    Hi Terri, I always think of summer when I think of California especially the palm trees. I suppose there is more to California than L.A. In fact, there is an advert on TV atm advertising travel to discover California and it looks beautiful, the wineries, beaches look great. Thanks for sharing your coffee time with us at #overthemoon.

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  11. GF-Chopstix Avatar
    GF-Chopstix

    Coldest winter here in over 35 years, so it’s freezing!!! However, nothing as bad as further north though.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      I feel for my friends on the East Coast and other snowed in areas, be safe!

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      1. GF-Chopstix Avatar
        GF-Chopstix

        Thanks Terri. Yes, terrible for many people 😦

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  12. Faraday's Candle Avatar
    Faraday’s Candle

    Love that song by the Mamas and the Papas. So catchy.

    Weather can be impressive and the reminder that we are on this planet by Mother Nature’s consent!

    Enjoy the week.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Oh, I like that! And you, too!

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