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20 Degrees in April
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Why did I need to wear a heavy coat in early April?! I left for work around 7 am and felt the bite of winter on my skin. The wind was blowing hard, knocking over my faux plant on the front porch. I hurried to my car, making sure it was unlocked before I got in. I turned on the engine and pressed the button for the heat to kick in.
My breath was visible from my mouth. Was I in the middle of January?
No! It was early April!
In New England, you can count on Spring taking its sweet time to become consistently warm. Yesterday, we had a snow squall. The sky had darkened, rain began to pour, and the rain became sleet and snow. It lasted for several minutes before returning to rain. Once the rain stopped, a bit of sun peeked out from the clouds.
Today, it’s cold and sunny. The sky is a bright blue. The clouds are few and far between. If it weren’t so cold, it be a picturesque Spring morning. But it feels like mid-winter and I wore three scarfs today. I haven't done that since February!
I long for the warmth of the sun on my face. I want to wear light jackets and sweaters. I’m tired of wearing leggings under my clothing. I have so many cute dresses and skirts for the season! But they’re too thin to wear outside. I’d freeze to death!
