We have a lot of bad weather here. It's usually not severe, but there are lots and lots of days with some annoying element of the weather. It's too hot or too cold or too humid or too wet or too windy. Chicago is known as The Windy City, but New York is very windy, especially near the Hudson River, which is where I am. As I remember, Boston is even windier. On winter days, it can be brutal.

But it's gorgeous. I've realized I absolutely adore the Hudson River. Today, the river was partially frozen. Lovely! I can't think of a place on the entire river where you don't have a spectacular view. I haven't explored much north of Albany, and I think I should.