Considering we're about to feel winter's wrath the next couple of weeks across the South, the Midwest and the East, I thought I'd outline five American cities I would absolutely consider living in given my disdain for winter weather.

While I like snow, I hate: ice, sleet, freezing rain, cold wind, cold, gray skies, Christmas music (except "Grandma ...") and Santa Claus.

I don't do winter. However, I'd do these five cities in a heartbeat. Just pay my moving bill and set me up to work remotely:

• Houston - Particularly the Clear Lake area on south toward Galveston.


• San Diego - The perfect American city.


• Los Angeles - Orange County.


• Corpus Christi - I can't swim but I love living close to water.


• Austin - I know I'm a Sooner, but this is a wonderful city and area.