As temperatures here at lakeside dipped significantly over the past week, I’ve found myself dreaming of a White Christmas. While such a frosty occurrence is highly unlikely, it is not an entirely outrageous possibility.

I was here on December 13, 1997 to witness a startling flurry of snowflakes fall on this place widely renowned for its consistently moderate climate. The bits of white stuff swirled around in the icy air for a short while, without ever sticking to the ground.

Please login or subscribe to view the complete article.