random thoughts – Day 2,069 (Saturday) – snow day

There have been several days with snowflakes floating in the air, but today was the first time there was a coating of it on the ground. I slept late, and stumbled into the living room still half asleep. It was a surprise when I looked outside and saw the light covering on the lawns. The asphalt street and driveways were clear, and the woods out back had less coverage than the grass out front.

While admiring the snowfall, I noticed a house up the street now has a for sale sign out front. Being a nosy neighbor, I looked it up online to see the listing price and the interior photos and proceeded with my day.

After shaking off the initial morning combination congested/runny nose situation, the cold symptoms tapered off. The snow disappeared from the lawn around the same time. Later, the local wildlife began to appear. A tabby cat with white paws and later, seven turkeys passed through the snow-free yard.

The symptoms continued to improve. When I found myself on the couch pounding down a six-pack of mini Baby Ruth bars after a lunch of leftover pizza, it seemed the corner had been turned and it was declared the last day of the self-directed convalescence. I probably could have gone out in the world and done things today, but the choice was to indulge in the hermit life for one more day. I had already dressed in the officially designated "not leaving the house" fleece pants and there were no destinations in mind.