The sun shone all day with bright blue skies. The freezing rain that occurred overnight left the ground covered in a slick layer of ice. Even with warmer temperatures and sunshine, the rain left the slushy piles of yesterday as solid, slippery mounds today. Hand rails on stairs on campus were covered and gave little support to anyone hoping for something to steady their assent. Walking today was compounded by a major wind that pushed me off my intended path -- that well chosen and thought out route across an icy expanse. Extra salt in some places provided some slushy areas for the walk home. These areas allowed walkers to relax briefly and breathe before traversing the next section of ice. It reminded me of driving the east-west Trans-Canada in southern Saskatchewan in the winter. The small tree breaks on the north and south sides of the road led to areas where ground drifting was eliminated for a couple car lengths. I found this helped to relax, breathe, and reposition before the next area of drifting. So, as silly as some people think the small trees are, they do the job for which they were intended.
Today's selection ran through my head as the wind chilled my cheeks and threatened to blow my toque off my head. The relentless keyboard back beat reflects the never-ending winter weather issues. It can create a feeling of anxiety if one concentrates on it too much. The title and chorus lyrics definitely reflect an aspect of this particular winter. Enjoy!
Cold as Ice -- Foreigner
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