All day we prepared; checking for flashlights and batteries; clogging the aisles of the Foodtown; cancelling all appointments for the morning; laying out shovels and salt and praying the winds do not take out the power. My neighbor has an elaborate ritual of laying down tarps and crates all over her front walk and driveway. The theory is she can then just dump the snow out and not have to shovel. She is a stubborn 80 year old who does not like any help or dependence on neighbors. My husband bought a small generator in the event the power goes so he can keep his salt water fish tank heated! He just bought a new fish. You see where his priorities lie.
It is being billed the storm of the year and we are hunkering down and anticipating a day of snow, snow, and shoveling. No meetings, no mail, no newspapers and perhaps no TV. I do hope everyone is safe and warm and has shelter, but I look forward to forgetting the crisis of our government for one day and focussing on the snow. Such anticipation gives us permission to stay home, read a book, drink tea and let it all go. Enjoy your snow day!
It is being billed the storm of the year and we are hunkering down and anticipating a day of snow, snow, and shoveling. No meetings, no mail, no newspapers and perhaps no TV. I do hope everyone is safe and warm and has shelter, but I look forward to forgetting the crisis of our government for one day and focussing on the snow. Such anticipation gives us permission to stay home, read a book, drink tea and let it all go. Enjoy your snow day!
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