So this morning we were treated to a strange white precipitation also known as snow. Yes, I know, I'm from Iowa and have seen plenty of this for the last 26 years of my life. But when it snows in New Orleans, which it almost never does, it's a huge deal! People at Starbucks were gawking out the window and taking photos with their cell phones.

I made sure to take plenty of photos, although I quickly remembered why I don't like taking photos in the snow. Nevermind the fact that it gets your camera all wet, but it's freezing to boot and I can only take that for so long.

I am now sitting happily at my desk with a venti extra hot peppermint mocha, which I decided it was finally acceptable to order, being as that there is snow on the ground. It is my winter drink and two days ago it ws 75 degrees here, and not much like winter.

So we'll enjoy this little bit of Christmas miracle for now and pray that it warms up again in the next day or two. But next Thursday I'm off to Iowa for Christmas vacation where I know plenty of nasty winter weather is sure to be waiting.