Winter Comes Again

The day after Christmas, the are where I live in Southwest Michigan received its first winter snow storm of the season that had any kick to it.  Flights were canceled, roads were icy, and people remembered how to drive again in the snow.  I got to put to good use my remote starter on my car, and bask in the joy of a warm car for the first time in the 10+ years I have lived in Michigan.

Children enjoying the holiday break were able to go sledding, and throw some snow balls.  Some may have even taken on the seasonal task of building a snowman. Winter never truly feels like it is here until there is a snow storm, and then although it has been cold, it surprises everyone.

In any case, it is a fitting close to the final few days of the year to have the pristine purity of snow to wake up to.  Let's hope it does not get too deep, so our shovels stay inactive for just a few more days or weeks.