When the weather warmed up, life got a little better because I could visit with friends outdoors on our patio or porch. I once thought I couldn’t live in the Pacific Northwest for all the rain, couldn’t survive in North Dakota with its brutal winters, couldn’t manage Vermont with all its snow. Then I spent time in those places and discovered the secret to outdoor socializing under difficult conditions: Dress differently. It’s a kind of joy, to walk in the cold and rain and snow with a friend, a shared adventure. More ideas for living an agreeable life at home and near it appear below.

Source: New York Times August 12, 2020 20:26 UTC