random thoughts – Day 2,142 (Tuesday) – clean up and look forward

Kiki watching
the proceedings.

Neighbors tackled the final round of snow blowing and clean up from the storm. Driveways and walkways received another pass and paths for oil deliveries were carved across lawns from the street to tank access. Kiki watched from the window while the Snow Angel neighbor cleared the walk of the fresh snow covering it since he cleared it one day ago. The management truck made the rounds spreading salt and sand. I haven't left the house since going to the grocery store Friday night. It's been a daily choice, made without guilt. 

The sun was shining in the morning, sharing the bright blue sky with a sliver of moon, but it retreated behind heavy cloud cover later in the day. Around 5:00, the gray sky began spitting snow again from its seemingly endless reserves. The forecast for the coming weekend is still iffy, but only to the extent of the fresh chapter of winter misery to be bestowed upon the east coast. 

This winter shall pass. There are 52 days until spring. Let the countdown commence. I'm looking forward to seeing what grows in the yard and where I can plant things. In the meantime, I need a plan for winter fun. There are 52 days of winter frolicking to be embraced. Or ignored. It really depends on the day.