November 17, 2014. Ridgeland, Mississippi. The Cold.

Ken does not like the cold. Right now, the temperature in Jackson, Mississippi is 33 degrees, which means it is cold. During the night it will get below freezing. In the morning, Ken has an appointment at 8:30, which means we must walk out the door at 7:30 in order to arrive on time. It will be cold and Ken will not be pleased. He is not a wimp. Breathing is easier for him when the air is warm and moist and clean. Jackson air is clean and usually it is warm and moist but right now the air is cold and dry which is not good for Ken's lungs. Ken was advised in 1963 to take residency training in a warm climate. "It will be easier for your lungs", said the surgeon. So we moved to Texas where it was warm. For 40 years we lived in Bethesda, Maryland where the winters are short and not bitter but as we aged, the temperature became more important. Now we follow 75 degrees, just like the birds. We were not anticipating freezing weather in Mississippi. At least I have one pair of wool socks but Ken must suffer. Surely it will get warm soon.