the searbys

No, I don't mean the average age of people passing through on their way to Boca Raton. I mean the temperature expected for this week. As I hear reports of twenties and teens along with snow in Illinois, I can't say I'm jealous. I would like to see some pretty snow on the ground when we're "home" for Christmas though. Jen and I were talking the other day about how many people down here (some quite old) have never seen snow. It is so odd to us. Then again, there's lots of midwesterns who've never seen the ocean, a concept foreign to most Floridians. So, I guess we're all more alike then we might think.

On another note, in this month's national geographic there's a blurb about a new book coming out about dialects in the U.S. It had a map showing the different dialects around the U.S. and showed Florida as the only place where the entire state has no discernable dialect. It is such a melting pot of retirees, immigrants and southern heritage that it makes for interesting language. If you get a chance, check out the latest edition.

I hope you all have a great week. I'll commit to more regular posts. You commit to reading them! Take care,
joel

I'll be reading...
Sorry, I didn't make it to your workshop at the NMC (I didn't make it to the NMC at all, actually). I was hoping to get to come and see you guys. Anyway, I am a little envious of your weather. Chao.  

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Joel - your brother lied to us! He said we would not need heavy winter coats here in Alabama. Well, it was 27 last night and 29 when I left the house this morning in my coat and gloves. It did warm up to the 40's and melted the heavy frost off of everything. Like you, we'd like to see some snow in IL at Christmas, but don't want to get a blizzard while we want to travel. Hope all is well....see you soon! Love, MOM  

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