Day 2-90 -- Quiet Snowfall

This morning brought heavy wet snow that turned my black coat white on my walk into work. This spring snow has that wet texture that has been termed snowman snow or heart attack snow depending on your perspective. Accumulations of 10-15 cm were forecast with a bit of rain to top things off.  Temperatures were above freezing while the snow fell, so rain didn't seem out of the question. By mid-afternoon the snow had stopped and the bit of rain was finishing. The sun came out with that great spring sun warmth. When I left the office, most of the new snow had melted away in the sun, leaving a wonderful bright late afternoon.

Last week, I challenged people to live in the moment and roll with the snow that will come as part of spring transitioning into summer. I found that I wasn't really disturbed by the snow today, something that did surprise me. Maybe I've managed to let it go. It was so quiet on the walk to work. Snow is an amazing sound damper. As I walked up the road where the snow wasn't as deep, I kept checking behind me to ensure no cars were coming up the hill. The silence was relaxing, though, allowing me to be alone with my thoughts. Even with the heavier snow, there was no wind howling through the trees. That was my gift today -- a few moments in silence alone. <smile>

I will admit to giggling a bit as I pondered the latest snow fall. A song came to mind that came back to me several times during the day. I will share it with you all so it can stick in your heads, too <smile>. Enjoy!

Do you want to build a snowman -- Kristen Bell, Agatha Lee Monn and Katie Lopez