Just another Day in May
Woman in the Middle | May 22, 2015It is obvious that the seasons have gotten all mixed up here in So Cal. We had lovely spring like weather during the supposed winter months and now that it is officially spring, there is snow on the mountains and we keep having chilly weather, overcast skies, and rain falling from the heavens. Surprise!
The weather gurus are breathless because we might be getting more rain today. My newspaper was double bagged this morning, a sure sign of possible precipitation. Meanwhile I headed off to the store this morning in search of milk, a breakfast necessity in these parts, wearing a sweatshirt and jeans.
I swear I am not complaining, but I sure am puzzled!
Yesterday I had the pleasure of presenting a $4000 scholarship on behalf of an organization I belong to, Riverside Alumnae Panhellenic Association. (Try saying that three times fast!) Whenever I am in a high school gym with the ROTC presenting the colors and lots of students and parents around, I really feel like I am participating in a classic slice of American life. Given that Memorial Day weekend is upon us, it made me feel very grateful to the men and woman who sacrificed their lives to allow me and all the mortar board and gown clad seniors and their proud parents the opportunity to participate in the very American event of senior awards night.
The young lady we gave our scholarship to is very grateful for the help we are giving her for her dream to become a doctor. We shook hands when I gave her the certificate and then she hugged me. Our organization takes a very hands on approach with our scholarship recipients so this was actually the third time I had the opportunity to be around Rosa. She is a delightful girl and I look forward to seeing what life brings her these next four years.
We don’t have any big plans for this long weekend. When you grow up in So Cal like Hubby and I did, you tend to shy away from going places on holiday weekends because of the terrible crowds and traffic. Instead we will enjoy a dinner out with friends, a visit to another friend’s home, and just some extra time around the house. I hope you have a lovely weekend, whatever your plans are!
Our weather here in south eastern PA is equally crazy (we’ve been calling it bi-polar). After a week of sweltering 80s with humidity we have been bouncing around the 60s with high winds and overcast skies. I never know what to wear. Today it’s socks, hoodie and jeans. Last week it was shorts and sandals! I am glad that you are getting rain though. I know you need it badly. We are like you in that we don’t like to venture out for holidays. We are hosting a small group for a picnic and hoping that the warm weather returns.
I am constantly doing wash because I never know what I am going to need. Hope you get some pleasant weather for your picnic!