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This morning has proven to be a very cool Autumn day.  There is a pretty strong breeze and the temperatures started out in the low 30’s.  I actually got out my winter coat as I prepared to leave the house this morning.  I am not ready for Winter to arrive!!!  I have come to find that I grow a bit older in age, I dislike winter (and especially the cold) more and more.  I have lived in the Midwest all of my life so you would think that I would be use to this colder weather, and I probably am, but I even though I am used to it, I don’t have to like it.

So I decided that I either could just whine about the colder weather (which I still may do) or I could try to find a positive about it.  As I was walking to the coffee shop this morning, I realized how the cold breeze seemed to awaken me.  I felt like the breeze was trying to remind me that I am alive.  The crispness is like a jolt of energy that says, “wake up and experience the day.” 

Now, I still am not extremely happy about the colder temperatures but I am grateful for the reminder that “I’M ALIVE.”