From 55 to 6 degrees in one day, with 12 inches of snow!
It's been up and down this winter in Boston, warm then cold and back again over and over, but never much snow. PHinally, a real storm dropped 12 to 14 inches of beautiful, light, fluffy powder, free for the taking. Not only that, but no school in most of the Boston area...creating a perfect storm!
Yes, driving in a blizzard can be dangerous and it's tempting to stay inside, nice and warm. Venturing out, however, pays off big time. Just being outside while the wind blows and the snow swirls around and collects is such a cool experience. It can be windy-loud but at the same time naturally-quiet, without all those cars we normally hear no matter where we are (at least us urban and suburban-ites), without our footsteps making noise, and with most people still inside. And then, of course, if you have PHNX Board snurfer, your experience is amplified further.
I just happened to return from a trip to Arizona and California, with sun and more sun every day. As enjoyable as that was, returning to a snowstorm reminds me of why New England is such a great place to live: maybe not as much sun and warmth, but we get changing weather that keeps us on our toes: spring, summer and fall, each with their own character, and winter, mostly dark and cold, but every so often magnificently perfect when the snowstorm rewards us with it's whirling white wonder!
Remember the joy you felt as a kid (...if you're not a kid!) when it snowed and you had a snow day? It's never too late. Get off the couch, bundle up, and get outside in the snow!
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