Spring weather

In Israel, the Passover Holiday is "spring." And spring can be almost anything, in terms of weather. One day we're in summer clothes, and another, it's pouring and then again. That's spring. Usually by the end of Passover the weather has begun to stabilize, but don't count on it. Sand storms and mud showers can, ok not every year, continue until the month of Sivan, even when it's in June. There have been thunderstorms and I even have memories of hail for Independence Day, which is generally in May. And you should know that in this part of the world, it doesn't rain in the summer, only in the winter.

The Purim Holiday, a month before Passover has even more weather variety. On very rare occasions, the weather is summary. I specifically remember 1973, before my second daughter was born; we dressed the big one in a summer dress. More times than that it has snowed. Rain is frequent, but sometimes the sun shines, just perfect for marching the kids around in their Purim costumes.

Israel is always susceptible to drought, so I stopped taking an umbrella, trusting that Murphy will do the right thing and have it rain. I'm a patriot, you see.

Since we can't control the weather, we may as well enjoy it!