Reflections of Snow

The Bay Shore Schools have a snow day tomorrow. The translation of this means that there is one school day left in 2009. Since our nursery school follows the Bay Shore School Calendar, this means we're closed tomorrow too. Elation is rampant all over the Island this evening.

I am one of those people who love winter, love snow and love to get out in it. Since the forecast is calling for 52 by the end of the week, like Frosty it will soon melt away, but we got out and enjoyed it today.

Lucy and I spent the majority of the day shoveling. We got to talk to neighbors whom we seldom see, got lots of fresh air and got to make ourselves such a good tired this evening that we will both have a long winter's nap- wonderful slumber.

The backyard is filled up with snow. We figured about 2 feet of it! The birds will get fed tomorrow, the fish pond is covered with a white blanket and our dog Moe just goes out for the essentials right now.

The cardinals were brilliant today. They are the most beautiful with a backdrop of white. As we were finishing shoveling out one dear 90 year old lady a flock of Canadian Geese flew over honking happily. It was one of those special moments which makes you so glad you are personal friends with the Creator. (They happen a lot)

I am both refreshed and exhausted tonight. The cleaned air from a snow fall is so pleasant to breathe in, the cold weather invigorates the body and soul. Having been on the earth for more than half a century brings aches from shoveling that is amazing and brings a tired feeling like no other.

All is well this evening in our world. Snowmen will be built tomorrow I am sure, perhaps even in our yard! After all for this kid at heart I have never stopped loving the magic in my heart that the year's first snowfall brings, especially before Christmas. The Christmas songs about snow suddenly make sense! And so I'm offering you a simple phrase, from kids from one to ninety two (I'm in there), althoigh its been said many times, many ways...

Merry Christmas To You!