you know you're in Michigan when...

... the sun comes out over the weekend and the temperature climbs to 36 and it's feels downright tropical. You go out in just a sweatshirt and are completely comfortable. The cashiers at the grocery store mention how nice the weather is, and the radio hosts talk about getting out and enjoying the weekend.

....the severe weather alerts that pop up at the bottom of the computer screen don't even warrant a second look. yeah, yeah, so what else is new?

...you just hope that the predictions of 2 - 5 inches of accumulated snow overnight add up to enough for a snow day so you can sleep in.

...the workmen show up after missing a couple days and say they had to wait until the temperature got above 12 degrees.

... all the little sleeveless Easter dresses with their pretty floral prints seem ludicrously out of season. Maybe they could be worn with a turtleneck and leggings underneath?

...not even crocuses would dare stick their heads up yet.

...your mom complains that she couldn't sleep Saturday night with all the drunks out yelling and driving their trucks all around -- ON THE LAKE -- and it doesn't strike you as odd.

...you can't remember the last time you saw your bare driveway.

...your daughter in law's sister in law is coming to visit her from California and your posts strike fear in her heart.

Don't worry K, we'll try to have a nice thaw for you. It will be just like spring break. You can go out on the lake and catch some rays, Michigan style. :)