I was on my way home from a movie last night when I discovered that part of the skyway system was locked down for the holiday. I had planned on using the skyway system for the entire walk, so I hadn’t brought a coat with me. It was no more than twenty degrees outside, but I only had to go a couple blocks. It was…refreshing. If my parents read this, they’ll probably call and scold me for not having my jacket, not to mention my hat, scarf, mittens, and a blanket for my legs. I used to get a lot of colds when I was a kid and I would catch holy hell if my parents thought I wasn’t dressed appropriately for the weather. When I first moved to Minnesota for law school, they would call me on those days when it was bitterly cold and instruct my nurse to make sure I was dressed warmly. They’ve chilled out considerably since then, but I don’t think parents ever really stop being parents.
