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Life is a lot easier in South Florida. I was talking about that with a friend this weekend, as the Northeast was pounded with winter. Again. And as lots of miserable people were stuck waiting on planes to nowhere. Again. Any place with a cold, snowy, icy climate makes daily living a much bigger challenge. So I felt sorry for everybody who endured another blast of winter, just when the calendar is about to flip to spring. I wish I could send you each some sunshine. I remember what it’s like to live without it.
As I’ve mentioned here before, I’m a northerner. From Detroit originally, I have lived all over the midwest and northeast, including Vermont for 14 years. Now that’s cold. It’s common to wear a thick parka and boots just to walk your trash 10 steps to the dumpster. When snow is piled up a foot, there’s really no other choice unless you want to get very wet sneakers. I love Vermont to this day. But I don’t miss that fierce weather. Up north, you tend to plan everything around the forecast, even in the summer. There’s always a real possibility that the Cloud Gods will interfere with your plans. When it’s cold outside: “Maybe we should go see a movie tonight. If it doesn’t snow … “ When it’s warm outside: “Why don’t we go for a picnic tomorrow? Did you see if it’s going to rain?”
Here the weather is rarely a factor in what you do or don’t do. It might be too hot for midday tennis in the summer months, though I’ve played in August at noontime. But if you are wise enough to avoid this, you only have to wait until the sun is down to whack the ball around under the lights. The heat can be outsmarted. Sit by the ocean, sip a cool drink, go out at night. Whatever. But it’s hard to play tennis in a blizzard. That ability to do just about anything you want outside on just about any day you want – this is what makes living easier in a sunny place like Fort Lauderdale. Today, I have the windows wide open, with a cool breeze and pure sunshine sifting through the screens. If you can’t come down for a visit, close your eyes and picture it for a few minutes. Even a dose of imaginary summer can help.
As I’ve mentioned here before, I’m a northerner. From Detroit originally, I have lived all over the midwest and northeast, including Vermont for 14 years. Now that’s cold. It’s common to wear a thick parka and boots just to walk your trash 10 steps to the dumpster. When snow is piled up a foot, there’s really no other choice unless you want to get very wet sneakers. I love Vermont to this day. But I don’t miss that fierce weather. Up north, you tend to plan everything around the forecast, even in the summer. There’s always a real possibility that the Cloud Gods will interfere with your plans. When it’s cold outside: “Maybe we should go see a movie tonight. If it doesn’t snow … “ When it’s warm outside: “Why don’t we go for a picnic tomorrow? Did you see if it’s going to rain?”
Here the weather is rarely a factor in what you do or don’t do. It might be too hot for midday tennis in the summer months, though I’ve played in August at noontime. But if you are wise enough to avoid this, you only have to wait until the sun is down to whack the ball around under the lights. The heat can be outsmarted. Sit by the ocean, sip a cool drink, go out at night. Whatever. But it’s hard to play tennis in a blizzard. That ability to do just about anything you want outside on just about any day you want – this is what makes living easier in a sunny place like Fort Lauderdale. Today, I have the windows wide open, with a cool breeze and pure sunshine sifting through the screens. If you can’t come down for a visit, close your eyes and picture it for a few minutes. Even a dose of imaginary summer can help.
posted by LauderBLOGGER at 11:46 AM
You make life sound so easy!! I have been to Ft. Lauderdale several times and would LOVE to relocate there. Being from Philly all my life, I have seen more than enough snow. I don't think I would ever tire of seeing palm trees though! I am planning an R&R vacation in a few weeks and wanted to try out the Bonaventure Hyatt in Weston. Close to shopping and they have a spa! Do you know anything about the hotel? I'll be travelling by myself and want to be safe. Thanks for your input and keep up to great blogs!
Gina
Hi Gina
Sounds like a nice trip! You should be very safe where you're staying. Weston is an upscale area, where some of South Florida's major sports stars live. The hotel is a nice one too. I haven't been there since renovations were completed, but I can tell you that I spent two great New Year's Eves at parties there and found the place delightful. I think you will too. Relax -- and enjoy that spa! And let me know how you like it! Bob
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