About 4 AM I looked out my front window to discover that snow had fallen. It wasn't much - maybe an inch or two. A fresh snowfall can make even a city street beautiful, especially when the street lights look like those old fashioned lights that required a lamplighter. The street was quiet. No tracks yet in the snow. Made me wonder if this was how my town looked in the late 1800's when this building was built.
I have seen pictures of a couple buildings in this block, taken back in the late 1800's. They don't look much different than they do today. My landlord has plans to take the stucco off the outside of this building and get it back to the original brick. He wants it to look like it did when it was new. I like that idea.
Later in the day the snow started falling again. Huge flakes. Took a break in my rocking chair with a cup of coffee and watched the snow fall for a while. The town is quiet today. It was so peaceful just sitting there. Why can't our world be like this all the time.
The snow won't last long. The outside temperature is 35 degrees today. Change is coming over the weekend, though. Last night Son was teasing me that if I went out over the weekend, I would likely freeze my knickers. The temps will be dropping down to single digits with overnight temps in the below zero range. I told him that my knickers weren't in any danger, for I plan to sit them down in front of my sewing machine. Indoors. Where it is warm and cozy.
Winter can be beautiful. But it is also cold. When I was young the cold didn't bother me. I went sledding and ice skating and built snow forts and had snowball fights with friends. Later when I was a bit older, I rode snowmobiles on trails through the woods and across frozen lakes. But these days I will view the beauty of winter from my rocker. I have become a coward when it comes to cold. And I'm all right with that.
The Last Gasps...
6 hours ago
When I was young and worked outdoors, I liked 20 degree weather. Now that I'm an old geezer, 50 is about as low as I want to go.
ReplyDeleteFunny how when we are young we spend time outside, now days I too like to stay indoors drink coffee or cocoa. I had enough working outside and in at the airport. Outdoor winter sports pass, even if I had tickets to the Big Game...i'd pass. Keep warm, and those kickers dry...;)
ReplyDeleteSnuggled inside and sewing sounds like an excellent way to pass the time. We've had just enough snow the last week to be annoying. The snow on the sidewalks would melt during the day, refreeze at night and be covered with a light dusting of more snow at night. Very scary to walk on. Needless to say, I did not go very far. Today was nice and sunny and in the mid-30sF. I took full advantage today and had a nice walk. SJ in Vancouver BC Canada
ReplyDeleteGorges...Reaching geezer status as we both have tends to change our attitudes when it comes to cold weather, doesn't it! Me...I could easily live with 65 or 70 degrees year around.
ReplyDeleteRob...I always loved being outdoors as a kid...rain or shine or snow - didn't matter. But these days a rocking chair and a cup of coffee appeal to me more than sub-zero weather. I am now officially a wimp. :)
ReplyDeleteSJ...Yup, I thought indoors, warm, cozy and a sewing machine sounded like a really good plan. Especially since I talked with the guy who calls me every other Monday to take my grocery order. He is about my age. He had just spent a week in the hospital because he slipped on the ice, fell down and broke a hip. Not good at all. I am beginning to think that those animals who hibernate all winter are likely smarter than those of us who brave the cold and snow and ice! :)
ReplyDeleteWe are supposed to get snow tomorrow. I hope we do. I don't have anywhere to go and I'd like it to look like winter for the first time this year.
ReplyDeleteHarry...We have had a couple of snows already, but they were followed by warm enough temperatures to melt most of it away, including what fell last night and this afternoon. I really don't mind the snow. It is pretty to look at. But I could do without the sub-zero temperatures!
ReplyDeleteC'mon Mom - lets get out and go for a snowmobile ride or sledding down some hills nearby!
ReplyDeleteLove, David.
David...Hush your mouth, Son. If you are trying to kill me off, let it be known that I have already spent your inheritance. :)
ReplyDeleteSay...do you remember that wood stove we had in the house in Puposky? I wonder what my landlord would say if I installed one like that in my living room. I loved that old wood stove!
Love, Mom
I do remember that wood stove. It was pretty cool. I recall we used to put a pot of water on it in the winter because the house was so dry.
ReplyDeleteDavid
David...Yup, I remember the pot of water - poor man's humidifier. I also used it like a crock pot. Usually venison roast in a dutch oven with potatoes, carrots and onions, slow cooked all day on top of that stove. Worked good for soup, too. But the best part was the wood heat. Just can't beat it.
ReplyDeleteLove, Mom