It seems the more you mature (getting older) the faster the seasons come and go. A quick peek at the calendar shows that Christmas is just a few rolls of the clock dials away. Yes here it is again, Christmas in south Texas. Instead of heading down to the river for a brisk afternoon of bonfires, hot chocolate and ice skating many of us are putting the Christmas lights on palm tress in our shorts.
I don't know about you but I miss walks in the snow and dreaming of the weekend trip to the mountains to go snow skiing under the deep blue skies of the mountains. Of course, there's the retreat into a warm lodge with it's roaring fire and spiced wine. Before I go getting all warm and fuzzy over winter up north, I drag myself into reality and remember putting chains on to cross the mountain passes just to get home when it's cold as heck and the gloves have to come off to accomplish the task. And yes who can forget shoveling off the roof, driveway and side walk, in some cases everyday for days on end. But I must admit I miss the smell of wood burning in the fireplaces, the pine trees covered with a white blanket of fresh snow and the sight of distant cozy cabins on the hills at night with glow of Christmas lights dancing in the frosted windows. Most people in Texas can see my memories in Budweiser beer commercials we will be seeing nightly till Christmas.
But you know what, you really can't beat Christmas in South Texas, yes I know it can get a little nippy but if that's the case put on a t-shirt as you go swimming at the coast. Best part of all you can leave your shovel at home and with that I'll leave you with a Merry Christmas wish.
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