SNOW DAY!

Gosh, it seems like forever since I've posted a blog. I have a good reason. The gathering of the clan and friends last week took all my attention and energy. I would love to write about the occasion, but it would take three or four blogs to do it, so all I'm going to say about it is that I had one of the best times of my life while it was going on. I love everyone who was here, and I hope we can do it again. Seeing everybody in the dead of winter was a wonderful diversion for me. It was good for my soul and my mental well-being. I get the winter blues so bad. By now, I've usually had to pop a Xanax or two to make myself chipper again. I'm in great spirits this year, and it's all because I had that wonderful gathering to plan for and look forward to. Now I'm turning my thoughts toward another gathering in Memphis, TN in April.

We got a good snow early this morning. There were five inches on the ground by the time we got up around 9 A.M. The whole world was pure and white. Not a footprint was in the yard. Not even bird scratchings. The raccoons must have stayed burrowed in last night because there was no trace of them. We got a light, fine snow off and on all day long. Another inch was forecast for tonight. A lot of it will melt away tomorrow because the temperature will be above freezing and we will have "abundant sunshine." That's what the weather forecast says.

Usually, I don't want to see snow. It makes my feelings of cabin fever worse. I feel even more closed in......trapped, really. It's been a long time since I've wanted to go out and play in the snow. This year is different because I bought a pair of really cute all-weather/snow boots. I was hoping for one good snow so I could stomp around in them. I love these boots! They are fur-lined and very stylish, I think, or as stylish as rubber boots can be. Anyway, I wore them outside today while photographing the snow. A snow on January 31st, 2008! We also had a snow last January 31st! Do I see a pattern here? The boots were everything I dreamed they would be. Easy to slip on, very comfortable and warm. Ok.....been there; done that. No more snows this year, thank you very much. I've worn my boots. Now, I'm ready for spring.