Blackberry Winter:A (mainly Southern) term used to describe a brief period of cold weather that coincides with the time the blackberries are in bloom, typically in early to mid May.
I went for a walk early this morning, and it was just plain cold. I had on a denim shirt over my t-shirt, and it wasn't enough. I needed a real jacket or sweater. I like cool mornings, and I wish they could last. Soon enough it will be muggy, even down-right hot, at 7am. This cold snap makes me think of my 96-year old grandma. She always called this kind of weather blackberry winter. Anytime in late spring or early summer that it turned unseasonably cool, that's what she would call it. She's still with us, but lives in a nursing home and stays in-doors all the time. So she won't get to appreciate this change in weather. Makes me sad and reminds me to appreciate every little thing while I can.
I love you, Granny.
3 comments:
Have never heard of blackberry winter before, but I love both the phrase and the fresh and blustery mid-May we're having!
Can't recall ever needing a jacket in Atlanta in May in the 12 years I've lived here--until this year.
I like that term, interesting!
Thanks for a great idea Pat. Thursdays are my mornings without the kids. I think I'll get up tomorrow morning and take a walk in this beautiful, fleeting, sun-lit moment between cold and hot.
Simple pleasures.
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