Robbed of winter
Posted in seasons, weather on March 11th, 2008We (in the DC Metro area) were robbed of what arguably feels like one of the best seasons that we have here.
Fall, Summer, not even Spring can hold a match to Winter. Let me explain why.
Spring – Pros: all the birds are out, march madness, the mornings are short and sweet with the crisp of the mornings dew in the air, flowers are in full bloom, the nights are crisp and cool, no humidity, everything being new and fresh.
Cons: Allergies, nats, bugs emerging, animals mating in random places, cutting grass, ragweed, complete and utter lack of holidays, thunder storms, pollen, yard work, overlap of cold/warm weather & day light savings time (lose an hour).
Summer – Pros: warm days, less clothing, sunshine, beaches, tops down, cookouts, hot summer nights, parties, caramel tans, tank tops, ballin’ on the black top, no school & of course summertime
Cons: HEAT; stoke & wave, humidity, drought, less clothing, it’s hot, sunburn, tourists, demand for A/C, drain on power/power consumption, lack of rain, enormous amounts of traffic, open toed shoes (busted feet), & less clothing.
Fall - Pros: foliage, the emergence of leather weather, basketball, the colors of fall, re-emergence of work holidays, octoberfest, cool break from summer’s fury, the re-start of man sports
Cons: Dead (brown) leaves everywhere, wet leaves on the road, allergies, unpredictable weather, & day light savings time
Winter - Pros: man sports playoffs, holiday parties, turkey, s n o w, fires in the fireplace, holidays, bundling up, soft blankets, hot chocolate, getting close/cuddling with that special someone, CHRISTMAS, holiday movies, thanksgiving, sledding, the “spirit of the season”, getting snowed in, religious celebrations, snowball fights/battles, open fires, highest concentration of federal holidays & family gatherings
Cons: Snow, shoveling, ice, blizzards, increased number of car accidents, wind chills, & bitter cold
Clearly the season of Fall is right on the heels of Winter, but there’s really no comparison for Winter v Summer/Spring because the weight of the pro’s clearly trump the weight of the con’s when doing the comparison. I do welcome comments and others input. I’m also well aware that I will probably stand alone in this assessment that i’ve made, as well as I do realizes the many advantages and benefits of the warmer months. Even with that said, i hands down enjoy winter the most.
Winter @ the White House
Winter @ WWII Memorial
Spring @ the Tidal Basin
Summer at the Smithsonian
Fall on the National Mall
Monument/Mall during Fall
