Houstonist Haikus (Houkus?)

How does one respond
to a cold front in Houston?
Bewilderment? Awe?

Some go out running,
as I did last night. Cool air,
at last no suff'ring.

Or bust out sweaters,
scarves, hats, and accessories.
Play yankee dress-up.

Briefly let's pretend
that we live in normal climes.
Take what you can, now.

Go outside, hurry,
while the 'squitos hibernate
(or die, hopefully).

Soon we'll return to
flip-flops. Be grateful of that.
Up North, real ice-hells.

Photo: flickr user paper by design