I grew up in central California. I miss it dearly and often long for the wide skies, magnificent mountains, and glorious sun (that showed up almost every day!). But we have one thing here in the East that California lacks: the rhythm and beauty of four seasons. My hometown in California had Summer and not-Summer. So as much as I wish our Winter didn't last five months, I'm grateful for the turning of seasons and the beauty each one brings.
