We Chicagoans share many similarities with the Eskimos, besides our subarctic climates. The Eskimo language, they say, has sixty-two different words for snow. I would venture to bet we Chicagoans have sixty-two words for snow as well. Very few of them, however, are appropriate for use in polite company.
My wife is from Chicago and smile when I read her this piece – enjoyed – 🙂 Darrell
thanks darrell! i’m sure that smile is at least in part due to escaping our winters!
🙂 for sure