I can’t believe I am about to admit this, but yes, it is COLD here in Chicago today! I always remind myself about the frigid, sub-Arctic temperatures I experienced in Western Canada (specifically, Winnipeg, Manitoba). However, I must say today is bordering on some of those frosty memories of mine.
It’s about -14C (6F). Now, given the fact I spent many years experiencing -30C to -40C temperatures (almost the same in Fahrenheit) you would think -14 wouldn’t be so bad! I don’t know if it is the wind or what, but I can still feel it and I’ve been inside for about 30 minutes!
Ah, but to the photo in this post: I took this lovely sunrise this morning, and as you can see, Lake Michigan yet again has provided us with a sheen on its surface. Can you see where it appears as if a ‘wave’ literally froze in place? Perhaps an illusion, but a beautiful one at that.
So here’s to hot chocolate, blankets, cozy socks, and the arrival of Spring! I hope you are having a wonderful Monday in your area of the planet!
The Chicago Files 
I hate winter. It’s lasting longer every year.
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It’s been a long one, hasn’t it? Cher xo
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Thanks for the wonderful view. You have it hard this winter, Cher. It is very cold with you. You will be glad, when winter is over. A nice evening, Cher.
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Hi Annie! Thank you so much! Yes, we had had a long winter! Oh yes, I am looking forward to the Spring! How is your weather in Holland? I bet the flowers are blooming nicely! You too, Annie! Thank you! Cher xo
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Another winter wonder, Cher! Stay warm and have a lovely week. ❤
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Thank you, dear Bette! It really is, isn’t it? And to you as well! Thank you! Cher xo
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We got 30 cm of snow today, and it has been a cold frigging winter. I am looking forward to spring.
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Oh no way, did you, Kelly? That’s way too much snow. Yes, I am sure you can’t wait to see all of that white stuff gone!!! Cher xo
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Yup, we have lots,
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Brrrr, that’s really cold. Most of all when I compare it to our mild weeks, lately! Hope it warms up soon again around Lake Michigan.
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You’ve had good weather recently, Erika? Well thank you my dear! I shall think that way as well! What is the old saying, “Think warm thoughts.” LOL I’ll give it a try and see how it goes! Hahahaha Thank you, dear Erika! I’m glad you are experiencing mild weather! Maybe Mother Nature will spread it this way! Cher xo
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I will try to support your warm thoughts with some warm energy from over here. Yes, we are experiencing an early spring. At least I hope that winter is not coming back. We had so much snow!! Hugs 💖
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Ah, thank you my dear! Oh have you? Well I promise not to send snow over if you’ll kindly keep the warm weather thoughts coming our way! LOL Hugs, Cher xo
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I will do my best for sure, Cher… lol!💖
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Yeay! Thank you, dear Erika! LOL 🤗
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And Timmies!!!
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Bah!!! Where is my Timmies, Teri? LOL Cher xo
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It’s about a mile down the road from me or I think they have Keurig cups of it in the grocery store 2 blocks away 🙂
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That’s pretty close, Teri! Lucky you!! And some Timbits? LOL
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I’m trying to be good after my carb spell in Arizona 😉
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Totally understandable, Teri!! 😉
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Gosh I’m so glad I got out of those crazy temps. Stay warm!!!
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Hi Michelle! It was quite the “Canadian weather” I must say! Ah, thanks my dear! Cher xo
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I grew up in northern MN just two hours from Canada and lived in Chicago for almost 7 years. Stay warm from sunny Florida!!! 😘
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Oh did you? I am from Southern Ontario but spent years in Winnipeg (went to MN a number of times) and now I live here! So you and I know COLD weather!! Ah, please send some sunny, warm vibes here, Michelle! Please! LOL P.S. Don’t forget your sunscreen! 😉 xo
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Yes! I grew up in Duluth MN. I’ll send you some sun and some sunscreen!!! Xoxoxo
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Ah, I’ve been to Duluth!!! That’s so cool! Thank you and don’t forget the sunscreen for YOU with those Florida sunbeams!! xo
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Thanks!!!! And absolutely. I always wear sunscreen.
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Very good to hear!! ❤
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I work in a pathology lab so I see how important it is to protect our skin!!!
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Oh wow, you sure do know how important it is!
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Yes!!! Have a great day my friend.
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Thank you my dear! You too! Cher xo
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