Sidewalk Cafes

• We want rain. By now, even people who hate grey skies want rain (http://jerusalemblog.blogspot.com/2006/11/rain.html ). Without rain in the north, the Kineret (Sea of Galilee) will soon become a skateboard park. Without rain here, the aquifers will become more and more depleted as the water board pumps and pumps to keep faucets flowing.
• In October and November, we had two or three days of rain. Since then, unfulfilled promises.
• During the day, it is shirtsleeve-warm in the sun. Towards evening, restaurants with tables on patios or on the sidewalk (http://jerusalemblog.blogspot.com/2006/07/mint.html ) spread awnings and to them attach waterproof walls, clear on the street side. When it is truly cold (in Mediterranean terms) tall braziers will heat the space.
• I sit out on my balcony. This may be the last sunny day to enjoy. I hope.

Copyright 2006 Jane S. Fox