Being a mountain mama from West-by-god-Virginia, I am no stranger to snow, but in the past decade I revisit snow in my memories to keep the idea alive. It's been about two years now since I have seen any accumulation. The idea of snow covered ground actually kept me awake last night. I tossed and turned after a very fun day bowling with pals on MLK Remembrance Day, periodically pulling back the curtain to see if the white stuff was falling.
This morning my INBOX provided proof that if I felt unsafe to drive in the powder, that I did not have to drive in to work - yay! The fact that I could check my e-mail though tells that I have my work laptop at home - boo! So, some work will commence but not to the degree of accomplishment had I driven the ol' Hulk into the office today.
I wanted to be the first person making tracks in the snow, so I pulled on my galoshes and trekked up to the Oakwood Cemetery to snap some pics of the freshly fallen snow. The snow kept falling. By the time I turned to retreat home, my tracks were covered.
Once inside the cemetery I took refuge inside a mausoleum to adjust the hood of my sweatshirt and fashion a do-rage from the bandanna in my pocket to keep the wispy pieces of hair from freezing on my forehead. In the corner I saw a homeless person sleeping on the damp cold cement wrapped in cotton blanks, the snow blowing in from the openings on all four sides of the structure. Witnessing these moments of humanity make me grateful for the choices I have made that allow me to provide for myself and live in a comfortable warm home and gather with friends and family frequently.
It was a fabulous weekend and although I'm still a Professional Novice, I'm more professional today then I've ever been.
I'm glad I got to stay home today and watch the Inaugural Address for Barack Obama, I have never felt this way about our President before. I truly believe that he can move the people. Not that as a man he has all the answers, but I think as a leader he will lead us in the right direction. Something else to be grateful for today.
