And the weatherman said...

So the weather for yesterday was supposed to be what's called a Nor'easter, which is pretty much a down-scaled hurricane. We just had Hurricane Sandy and did well with that - lost power only for about 24 hours and no trees down - just a bit of yard debris. This Nor'easter started here around 11:00 am. By the time Camille got home from school at 2:30, with snow in her hair and flushing on her cheeks, there was some sticking going on and that is when it happened...that feeling I get when I know the holidays are coming. All of a sudden I wanted to stay home for the night and bundle up with hot chocolate and a fire playing a game with the family. Of course that did not happen because reality kicked in and I had to drive to work for the night...but, anyway...it continues today with windy, wet rain/snow and even though work is again in my near future tonight, I still have that warm cozy feeling that reminds me of home in the winter.

This is just the beginning of what I feel is the best and the worst time of all. This kind of weather can be devastating and gorgeous at the same time . The holidays are meant to be joyous, but are often stressful. This is just a quick note to remind you to take care of yourselves during this time - enjoy it and take it easy. This is a season of giving but that is not just material items like the new iPhone 57 or iPad 262. Giving of your time and good thoughts towards others is what it boils down to. Oh, and don't forget that now is the time to put your deck furniture away...it does not look so good in the snow (see above)!