Rain in Winter?

The holidays are just around the corner and area houses are being decorated with outdoor lights and festive yard displays. Local churches are gearing up to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Folks are scrambling to get presents bought, wrapped and hidden from inquisitive young eyes. Teens and college students are bearing down on last minute school assignments and studying for finals (while eagerly awaiting the day when they can stay up late and sleep in the next morning). Kids are digging out their sleds, ski boots, snow boards and mittens. Little ones are preparing their letters for Santa and unconcerned about the state of the US Postal Service.

YESTERDAY, it rained. And that old red umbrella, stuck away in the closet for the season, now sits in its space by the front door.

I actually remember a time when December in Minnesota meant SNOW.