The first snow fall happened yesterday. Actually last
night...oh, it wasn't much --just a few flakes of snow
caught on the wind which was fierce. Leaves were
ripped from the trees, almost the last of them to go.
Now is it is November and Halloween is behind us.
It is my birthday month. Last year was a big year and
family and friends celebrated. This year will be more
quiet, it is on a Monday this year--a work day. I
think next year it is on Thanksgiving...it does that
ever so often.
I already have a small Christmas tree up. It sits on
my mantle along with a garland of silk autumn leaves.
The radio is already playing Christmas tunes--there is
a station that usually starts the 1st of December and
plays non-stop Christmas songs. This helps put people
into the mood of the season and I enjoy old favorites
that remind of childhood and snow. But this year they
started on November 1st and I'm not quite that ready
to listen to Christmas carols.
Chicago really doesn't get much snow--anymore; at
least not what I remember Rochester, New York getting.
This is where I first saw snow and played in the wet
and white, fluffy and cold banks. I used to sled at
a neighborhood park and build snow men and tunnels
from November to late April.
But I was disappointed when I moved to Chicago and saw
that we hardly ever get a white Christmas. And what
good is snow if you can't at least get a white
Christmas out of it?
So when the first snow flakes fell last night, I was a
happy camper. I enjoy snow. I like the way it fall
on the branches and glistens in the moonlight. Okay,
I don't like shoveling it; but other than that--I
enjoy it. Okay, I don't like driving in it. But I
can still appreciate winter's beauty.
Take time to appreciate this coming season's weather
-- where ever you may live. The passing of the
seasons can be a delightful time and of course, this
is a magical time. When Mother Nature falls asleep
and we get to celebrate with family and friends the
time when the light will begin to appear again. Take
time to appreciate the season and your family and your
friends.
And stay safe and warm if you live in the cold
climates like me. And remind again, how much I love
the snow, when it piles up in my driveway and the
temperature is 20 degrees below!
Until next time....
