Winter, Brrr…
Blizzards and ice storms are impacting a large portion of the US.
I spent over 50 years in northern climates: Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Montana. Today, I live in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, where we are usually blessed with a temperate climate. These days, I dread going out if wintry weather is predicted.
Unlit, narrow, switchback mountain roads with no guardrails can be treacherous if covered in ice and snow, especially if untreated with salt or unplowed.
I awoke to an icy fog, pine boughs bowed with the weight of icicles. As the sun rose and its radiant heat bore down on the scene, a constant “raining” sound occurred: the tinkle of ice and dripping water. Now, the trees stand upright, branches raised.
It’s a good day to stay inside. Chili is cooking in the Crockpot, the aroma warming the senses.
The perfect time to snuggle down with a good book.
Or maybe go out and frolic in the snow, like these folks in Washington, DC. You can view a delightful video of the snowball fight at this link.
Do you live in a portion of the nation affected by winter storms? Are you stranded at home or struggling to make your way to work?
