REST OF THE COUNTRY SHIVERS, BALMY WEATHER HERE

(Ed.'s Note: It's Friday, Dec. 23, in Brownsville, Texas. The temperature hovers between the upper 70s and 80s and a southeast wind is blowing. In the resacas, ancient beds of the Rio Grande before it changed course with the spring floods, numerous species of wildlife flourish. This photo was taken on Coria Street before it intersects with Los Ebanos Blvd. Sometimes those of us who live here don't see the beauty before us because it has become hum drum and expected. Some who have lived in the Midwest or up north remember that on this day people are usually huddled indoors as winter rages outside. The balmy weather is expected to remain with us over the weekend before it plummets to the mid-60s (brrrrr) next week. Enjoy!)