Snow what?

Most years, there's time after the holidays to clean up and think about resolutions, stop eating so much and get back to regular exercise. But when snow comes early in January, it's like adding holidays on holidays.

Snow is not the problem, it's the winter storm that brings high wind and low temperatures: this year, down to 4 degrees.  Thank you NOAA and the Weather Service, and especially our local Ray's Weather for the advance notice!

When first predictions come, we hurry to get the car ready, stack firewood, stock the pantry and cancel and reschedule. If there's to be wind, we locate candles and fill a tub with water.

 When the flakes start falling, it's time to be home, and hopefully with no place to go.

It's time to be settled in and warm with a favorite pass-time, like a good novel. Start a fire in the fireplace.

There is nothing more beautiful than a pristine snowfall, unspoiled and soft.

But when the sun comes out, it's time for fun. Some think of hiking, others of sledding.

See that hill over there? Where are the sleds? Making tracks in the snow burns holiday calories.

 Till shadows fall and temperatures drop to dangerous levels and the pond begins to freeze.

There's always tomorrow.

Wish dogs could understand frigid temperatures, because they sure love the snow.