The Seasonal Struggle_Embracing the Chill
Laughter does not have to come from a major source. It could indeed be ... relatively minor.
Words hold great power—especially the four-letter words from Mother Nature that fall softly overnight, often leading to a day filled with back-breaking shoveling. While the word “snow” may not instill fear in the hearts of Iowans, who knew that ‘accumulation’ could mean spending the next three hours on a workout no one signed up for? Grab your shovels, folks; it's time to see how much cardio we can get done.
The weather rollercoaster teeters at the peak of its tracks. Holding onto the metal bar in front of us, we brace for the plunge into colder temperatures, which send shivers down our spines. This experience expands our vocabulary to include the four-letter words "wind" and "chill." We would much rather indulge in layers of a delicious frosted cake paired with ice cream than endure the laborious process of bundling up to face the cold outside.
Winter turns us into layering experts, almost like we're assembling a lasagna. Socks, long johns, an undershirt, a regular shirt, a warm sweater, a heavy coat, and a fluffy scarf—the list of clothing keeps growing until we resemble the Michelin Man waddling out the door. With all this gear, I’m trying to avoid a “cold shoulder!”
On those glorious days when the clouds finally part and the sun blesses us with its warmth, we bask in the feeling that spring is just around the corner. But then reality crashes like a snowstorm in April when we remember that Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s most famous weather predictor, saw his shadow! We’re in for six more weeks of winter—just enough time to count how many more sweaters I can wear before I spontaneously combust from cabin fever!
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