Monday, February 16, 2026

Monday Mood: Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude

It has been a cold winter in the DC area, the last ten days before we went to San Antonio were especially cold. Oh my, how a few days in warm weather improved how we are feeling. Both of us were rejuvenated by getting away, and spending a few days in a much warmer sunnier climate. 

The people in San Antonio were especially nice. Kind, welcoming, they seemed genuinely to welcome us and want to be helpful.  Sweet Bear asked the hotel staff several questions and they went out of their way to answer the questions. This helped us enjoy the time. 

The food was great, and not all Tex-Mex.  I did get my fill of enchiladas, but also nice seafood, and a nice pasta with wild boar. 

I was among my fellow wizards for a few days. We have a common experience, we speak a common language. That helps. 

The winter Meeting is in Chicago next year.  I need to balance that with a week someplace warmer next winter.  A change in latitude does change the attitude at this time of the year.  


6 comments:

  1. Latitude attitude is a powerful thing. Librarians used to have their mid-winter meeting in Chicago. Crazy! (But cheaper.)

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    1. Budgets are part of the reason for the meeting being in Chicago next year, and the year after.

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  2. Did Sweet Bear ask the hotel reception, "What is the capital of Outer Mongolia?"

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    1. If he had, they would have tried to find the answer.

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  3. Glad you had a good getaway!

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  4. Our cold snap was brief and then we warmed up; that was brief and then we cooled down. Our temperatures this winter are all over the place!
    We will hit near-80s this week!
    I am not sure I could get my fill of enchiladas ever!

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