An Audience of Children?

When I was a child, once in a while my mother would tell me to make sure that I wore my mittens, hat, scarf and, very seldom, my earmuffs. She had to tell me this only rarely because I grew up in a New England where winters were usually cold and snowy.

Now that my mother is gone, it's comforting to know that the National Weather Service has taken over her job. In these cold days, the weather report issued by the Service usually concludes with a request to wear a hat and gloves. It is looking after me and giving me sound advice, for, I guess, in its eyes I am still a child. I am thankful for their concern.