As I left the office tonight a friend told me of the coming precipitation. I had been prepared for this with the morning forecast telling us it was on the way. By supper time, the amount of expected precip had been increased. I found myself wishing that the computer models will be off on this one. From tonight to Thursday, 36 hours or so, forecasters now tell us to expect 20-30+ cm (8-12+ inches) of snow. I was fine with lesser amounts over three days, amounts that would be easily moved around and out of the way. All of it coming in quick succession becomes much more difficult to deal with -- physically and psychologically. I had hoped that last week was the last time I'd have to call for a plow before next January. Also, after revising lectures for the third time in two weeks, I know that any further loss of teaching time due to snow closures would mean having to totally omit one entire topic area. So -- throwing the wish out into the universe that the storm will wobble and miss us this one time this season.
Walking home and pondering the impending weather brought two thoughts. First, I'm beginning to feel like one of the three weird sisters -- you know, 'by the pricking of my thumbs.' Second, I noted that this happens in this area often -- big spring storms. Due to Facebook's desire to remind me of what I posted on this date in past years, I know I've posted about big early spring storms for the past 3 years. Next I heard myself saying something that I recognized as a song lyric when the singer's voice echoed my words. So -- I share that song here today. Enjoy!
It's Not Unusual -- Tom Jones
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