Doldrums....

NHLife — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:21:00 GMT

I looked up the definition of doldrums today. Not because I didn't know what it meant, but because I wanted to put it down here. So you would know what I'm feeling and thinking these days.

"Doldrums" is defined as a "period of stagnation or slump" and also as "a period of depression or unhappy listlessness".

That's it. That's what happens when it snows nearly every day from November through March. Some call it cabin fever, some call it Seasonal Affective Disorder. Others call it the winter blues. I like to consider it a form of "March Madness".

So, I decided to write a letter. Dear Mother Nature: The sidewalks have all but disappeared. The roads are closing in. We are trapped - trapped! - in our homes. We need out! Do you think you could possibly allow spring to be sprung already, because I'm not sure how much longer we can make it. It was festive in December. Fun in January. Tolerable in February. But it's March and the crocus bulbs have no idea what to do. I'm writing for them and for us. And, what's up with New York City? They can walk on their sidewalks. Something isn't right here. On an up note, thank you for not making everything frigid and wind-chilly too. Signed, Seasonally Affected.

I told you I was going mad.

Let it snow

NHLife — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:05:00 GMT

It's always nice to have a bit of snow on the ground at this time of year. I'm not one for long cold winters full of ice storms, wind chill factors and snow banks that you actually have to climb. But if you've ever been south of Virginia during the holidays, then you know what it's like to go without snow for Christmas.

Now I realize there have been years that we've gone without snow too. But the beautiful blanket that covers the ground during winter is what helps to complete the picture of Christmas.

I could do without the gloves and hats, the static cling and clunky boots. But I like to snuggle up in front of a warm fire, hot chocolate in hand, while the snowflakes fall gently to the ground outdoors.

Let's face it; we live in a winter wonderland. Don't get so caught up in the misery of a chilly drawn out winter that you miss out on the beauty of it all.

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Doldrums....

Let it snow