winter

 We are finally in a snowy period

    Years ago I would welcome that. I would strap on my cross country skis and head out to Skare Park. Once I went to Nachusa Grasslands, before the bison, and used my snowshoes to walk out to a huge rock, where I sat in the freezing cold and had some hot chocolate from my thermos.

    It was so peaceful and beautiful.

    But I was younger then.

    I don't remember the last time I went snowshoeing.  I know it was at this house, but we have been here 12 years.  

    I could try to stomp around the yard tomorrow, but it is going to be cold and windy and my balance is still not the greatest.  I could literally become a pop sickle by the time anyone missed me.

    I suggested Mexican food tonight, and Julia came to me at about :15 and said if I planned to go into town, look out the window.  

    The usability was near zero!  Snow was blowing like mad.

    So, of course I went into town for supper.

    Julia ordered, I fired up. the car and went.

    It wasn't so bad.

    But the return trip was horrible.

    The wind was not blowing from one direction, but all 4 directions at the same time!  I could barely find the road.  

    The snow seems to have stopped for now, but the cold will follow. 

    Emily gave me a battery operated snow shovel for Christmas.  I had a chance to use it tonight and it was really slick!  

    It's basically a 12 inch snow blower.  It  throws the snow a good distance and is ideal for the porch and sidewalk.

    The biggest news is we have a lead on help.   I'll know tomorrow.

Peace and Love