Light Hearted

Happy Friday, my fabulous friends! Can you believe we’re already halfway through December here in Michigan? Well, technically it’s not halfway, but the way it feels out there, it might as well be January. Temps have been dancing in the teens and 20s (that’s Fahrenheit, for my Celsius-savvy pals—below freezing, as in “instant popsicle” weather).

This past week has been brutal, but there’s a silver lining—or maybe a snow-dusting. Here in Troy, we’ve been spared the worst of the lake-effect snow that had other parts of the state measuring it in feet. Meanwhile, we’ve gotten less than an inch. Winning! Because let me tell you, the snowblower is still comfortably hibernating, and I’m in no hurry to wake it up. My brain is still stuck in autumn mode, thinking, “Didn’t I just rake leaves?” Shortest fall ever.

Now, I see all those Christmas lights twinkling around the neighborhood, and yes, they’re festive, but I missed my window of opportunity. I’m not about to climb a ladder in 20-degree weather. Nope, those lights can wait until next year when I’ll definitely get to them on time. (Spoiler: I probably won’t.)

On the homefront, Vani and I have been indulging in what I now believe is the king of fruits: pomegranates. These beauties are enormous, their red jewel-like seeds bursting with sweet, tangy deliciousness. We’ve been eating one a day, and honestly, they’re making winter feel a little less bleak. If you haven’t had a pomegranate recently, treat yourself. You deserve it!

Speaking of treating myself, I’ve been loving my electric car. Charging it at home? Pure magic. No more shivering at the gas station while wind tries to rearrange my face. Just plug it in, cozy up inside, and forget about it.

And now, as we wrap up the week, I want to send you all a virtual hug. You made it through the week—hooray! Let’s embrace the weekend with all the warmth we can muster (preferably indoors, because, Michigan). Stay cozy, enjoy some good laughs, and if you can, treat yourself to something delightful—pomegranate, perhaps?

Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead. Catch you later, friends! 🎉