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Weather is so important now as an indicator of climate change and for its effect on humanity’s future, but I don’t want to talk about the big picture. I’m intrigued by the way weather affects our mood and general well-being. Sunny days elevate mood, and people who live in places that are cloudy a lot have a higher incidence of depression. There’s a chemical reason for that of course, but we experience it more poetically. My mother-in-law always called my husband her “sunshine boy” because he brought brightness and joy to the household. Even though sunlight has a positive effect on mood, there’s also a way in which I enjoy a cloudy or better yet rainy day because it feels cozy and warm inside. I love to curl up to read in my favorite chair with a blanket and a cup of hot tea. Living in Oklahoma where any significant snowfall is a rare event, snow has always been exciting to me. Besides being beautiful, it’s fun to play in snow. I did that as a child and now have the occasional opportunity to do so with grandchildren. I love making snow angels and building snowmen and forts. There’s also something so enjoyable about coming in from the cold to warm up with hot chocolate. At least that’s how I remember it from my childhood. --Terese
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