All posts tagged: Cold

Life, Currently.

Published by Rebecca Raspberry // The Rebecca Project

Winter is in full swing here in Chicago. And now there’s no denying it.
Here’s what it life currently looks like here: -8C with a real feel of of -19C.

Three Things

Published by Rebecca Raspberry // The Rebecca Project

Sometimes, life is not particularly interesting. And right now, life here is not terribly notable. And that’s okay. But I’m doing what I need to get by and to chase my dreams. That has to count for something, right?

The First Snow of the Season

Published by Rebecca Raspberry // The Rebecca Project

Two days ago, we had the first snow of the season here in Chicago. Just as the forecast predicted, the temperature fell below zero, the wind picked up, and the rain started. And then I missed it.

Preparing for the First Snowfall

Published by Rebecca Raspberry // The Rebecca Project

The descent into winter has been swift. Days alternate between brilliant blue skies and grey, moody. The only constant seems to be the steady fall of the mercury. Chicago seems to have different faces depending upon the seasons, the weather and its overall mood.

An Open Letter to San Francisco

Published by Rebecca Raspberry // The Rebecca Project

Dear San Francisco, I would like to wear shorts this weekend, even if that means I have to shave my legs. I would just like to feel the sun on my skin… So if you wouldn’t mind telling the fog to bugger off for a day or two, I’d be most appreciative. Yours, R.