Ignore Everybody

Tonight I want to give a quick shout out to Hugh MacLeod author of Ignore Everybody. Check out his blog--I have it linked to the title of this entry. What do you think?

The Perfect Storm

I'll likely regret saying this in about 24-36 hours when I have to begin digging out--but this is the perfect snowstorm. The fluffy flakes have been falling for hours now and we are a little over halfway through. I've sat by the window completely mesmerized by the dance of snow falling. At times it has been so heavy that I now truly understand the meaning of a "white out"-- sometimes it has been difficult to clearly see the building next to mine. The forceful wind is pushing large drifts of accumulation against anything stationary in its path. Temperatures are not expected to rise above freezing so the mounds of snow won't melt for awhile. That's okay with me, I'll stay inside toasty warm, sip my cup of tea and enjoy watching the remainder of nature's winter display, It is what it is.

Gotta Love Facebook

What a treat to log in to Facebook this morning and discover my friends and family were already posting birthday greetings. I'm getting to that age where tallying the passing years is less and less important, but that doesn't mean that I no longer want to be remembered.

Facebook has already proven to be a great way to reconnect with long lost friends and far away family. Discovering the well wishes this morning was an added bonus that made my day.

Happy birthday to me--It is what it is!

First Snow

This morning the first snow of the season is falling. It is so beautiful! We are getting the light, fluffy snow that seems to wrap the landscape in a soft blanket. Having grown up in Louisiana I missed out on snow in my youth, so I delight in seeing the flakes accumulate. Ironically, recent climate change has resulted in occassional snowfall back home. This particular snowfall began down south yesterday. What a joy to hear from family and friends share their wonder and excitement over the first snowfall of the season.