Windy…

It’s been a bit windy in Colorado recently.  Wyoming, too!  Like 144 MPH winds on the apply named Mount Coffin.  There were reports of 39 trucks blown over in a single day.  Not wanting to hazard driving, we flew back from Riverton, WY earlier in the week.  It was windy and the flight was rough but we were only in the air for 43 minutes.

I overheard a few of the passengers in the waiting area questioning if it was actually windy before we boarded.  Of course, we were shielded by the airport terminal building.  Once we were out on the runway and in the air, their doubts were erased. That was by design: 

You'll notice that the airport buildings are in the distance.  We don't land at the terminal because it scares the heck out of the people inside. 

Mark Sanborn

Colorado’s power company, Xcel, took it upon themselves to proactively shut electricity down in several counties to avoid downed power lines causing a wild fire.  Many are still without power.  Hopefully, that won’t occur on Christmas.  University of Colorado men’s basketball played a game against Portland State with no fans permitted to attend.  It was for safety reasons went the explanation - safety for everyone except the players, coaches, and refs I guess. 

Our December weather has been unseasonably mild, but not mild enough to break out the boats.  That’s allowed folks to avoid a derivative of Murphy’s Laws: 

Andrew's Canoeing Postulate 

No matter which direction you start, it's always against the wind coming back. 

When I meet someone and say I’m originally from Chicago they often respond with the “Oh yes, the Windy City” meaning wind as in weather.  Actually, it’s not weather related at all.  According to Google’s AI: 

Chicago's "Windy City" nickname originated in the late 19th century, not from weather, but from rival journalists, especially in New York, mocking its politicians for being "full of hot air" and boastful, particularly during the heated competition to host the 1893 World's Fair. 

Yes, Mother Nature’s wind stimulates many different responses, activities, and reactions, true?   She certainly catches our attention. 

Well, here’s to wishing Santa and his reindeer safe passage.  Safe passage for you and yours this holiday season as well! 

GAP 

When life gets tough we could get a helmet… or… we could leverage the peace and share the power of a positive perspective.