Yesterday's TV news was
focused on the weather: winter storms racing across the country. Here
in Minnesota they showed cars and buses sliding out of control on
paved roads covered with glare ice. Over 300 crashes reported in
less the five hours, and still counting. Kids were ice skating on the
streets and sidewalks. State Patrol banned tow trucks from going out.
Dangerous stuff.
Up here the storm didn't
hit until late last night. It was just starting to snow when I hit
the sack. This morning the storm continues. I've nowhere to go and
I'm happy about that. Our electric power is still on, but the
generator in the garage is gassed up just in case.
I was sitting in my front
room chair trying to read but was constantly distracted by the
blowing snow outside. The strong wind is swirling around, one minute
from west, then from the east. It's nearly 30 degrees and there's an
icy sleet mixed in. From my corner of the cozy front room I listened
to the sleet peppering against the windows. Our Christmas tree is
still lit and all is quiet but for the wind.
Sitting at this keyboard I
can look over at my beckoning fly tying vise and will likely put it
to use later. The coffee is delicious, I can smell bacon frying, and I'm happy knowing the
cupboards are stocked. I can, and probably will, stay here for days
and go outside only to move snow, hike on snowshoes and ski.
Some folks have to travel
on days like this. I used to, but these days I'm grateful for the
peaceful pleasure of easing back and watching it snow. Stay safe and
Happy New Year.
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