unedited for 100 days. Day 7

If you are a Seattle local, you probably know about what they call the 'Seattle freeze'. It has nothing to do with the weather. In fact, Seattle's weather isn't that bad at all. It's relatively mild compared to what happens in other parts of our country. Take a look at the temp in Chicago right now. Someone was telling me today that they are advising dog owners to keep their pets inside because within minutes they could get frost bite on their paws. I don't know about your dog but mine would not know what the hell to do with a pee pad on the floor. I'm praying for it to warm up for the sweet doggies who need to go outside. Rather, the Seattle freeze is describing our reputation as non-hospitable, anti-social and hermit human beings who are difficult to get to know and slow to help others. I grew up here so I guess that explains my distaste for small talk. But nothing justifies being too busy to offer a helping hand.

The other day I was a human display of one hundred percent shit show in the parking lot- I had my baby in my arms, my dog on a leash, five grocery bags, a purse and a stroller that fell over- spilling out random baby items onto the ground. At least 5 people crept by, avoiding eye contact or any form of acknowledgment (frozen turds). I got myself together and decided I was going to help the next person I saw who looked like they needed an extra set of hands. A second later I saw an old man, taking the tiniest steps out of the store, looking confused and very unstable with his grocery bags in hand. I was about to make my move- but the guy who works at the grocery store beat me to it. Be on the good team. Let's uplevel Seattle. It's too pretty here to be an asshole.