As I write this, it’s 36 degrees outside (January 19, 2015), a relative “heatwave” given the temperatures we’ve had in the area (just yesterday it was 2 degrees – and no I did not forget the zero – that would be two degrees. I enjoy stretching my mind to think what I should write in this blog. Of course, in those ponderings, I can’t help but think about the weather. After all, it’s right in front of me and envelopes us every day, for better or for worse. I say we focus on the better!
I thought back to my conversations in the last couple of weeks and although they’ve been about the weather a bit, I must say that I am amply impressed with how positive they are. We Finger Lakers are, overall, a very positive bunch; at least the ones I hang out with. Maybe that’s why we’re in tourism because we tend to be optimists. How do I make the most of this situation? It’s important to keep that tone and that attitude when you’re sharing why tourists should come visit here.


It doesn’t sound corny to me. It sounds like Laura was living in a Finger Lakes state of mind. And, I’m thankful for so many of my friends and coworkers who are also living in that Finger Lakes state of mind. It sure is a lot warmer because of it!