Jan 15 2009
Winter Blues
It is the season for crankiness in the northern part of the country. The daily level of sunlight is low, the snow and ice haven’t melted in weeks and now we are due for another. I have gone through 2 bags and 4 jugs of assorted ice melts. I still have an inch of solid ice in my driveway. You just slide out into the street. All the store for miles around have sold out of sand. I’m going to a larger town one half hour away to hunt some down. I can’t wait until all this miserable stuff finally melts and spring arrives.
It is a tough time to be motivated to keep up with your resolutions. I have been trying to keep busy cleaning and organizing to fill my free time. I leave lights on in the rooms I’m in to simulate the natural sunlight that we are lacking.
We are looking for things to do that get us out of the house. Luckily there are a number of hunting and fishing expos coming to our area soon. We went to three last year and enjoyed them immensely. There was a great birds of prey demonstration at one that was really cool. They got the crowd involved by having the falcons and hawks fly between a line of volunteers to get a treat at the end. There was also a guy walking around with a three foot long baby alligator that you could touch. He had his mouth taped shut so he couldn’t bite. There was alot for kids and adults to enjoy.
I started my spring cleaning a little early too. Being laid off is good for my house bad for my pocketbook. I really needed to deep clean some areas and we are preparing to stain our wood floors as soon as the weather breaks. I have been selling and giving away things I no longer need and it is going well. I made some mistakes but that is the way I learn- the hard way. At least I got rid of some clutter so it is easier to keep it clean.
All winter is to me is a pain in the back and a battle to not wipe out and end up on Utube. When I was younger I loved the sledding, ice skating, snowball fights and snowmen. I could care less if I ever see snow again. It is no longer a beautiful, school free event. Now it represents work and danger. I must be getting old. I’m just glad we only have 2-3 more months before Spring arrives.
