Simple Pleasures: Snow
When adults see snow, they think of shovels and traffic jams. When children see snow they think of fun! So the next time the snow falls, let your inner child out. Build a snowman, make a snow angel, go sledding.
Too much? Then how about going outside and catch a few flakes on your tongue? Remember how much fun that was? (Of course you don’t look silly; of course no one is watching.) At the very least, go out for a few minutes and listen to how quietly the snow falls. Feel the peace.
Those of us who grew up in the Chicago area in the 50s and 60s may remember a feature called “Suzy Snowflake.” Little Suzy was born in 1951 and is still tumbling down on YouTube. This simple song with simple animation reflects a much simpler time. You can visit Suzy at:
It’s easy to love the snow because at the end of every snowstorm it’s as if the world has started over. There is no dirt, no footprints, just a layer of seamless, indiscriminate nature connecting everything to everything else. Isn’t that the amazing thing about the natural world? You can tear it down, you can drill holes in it, you can ignore its power with all your might, but one morning you wake up and it has selflessly given despite all of our abuse. I think I’ll make a snowman. Andrew McMahon
One snowman to another: “I do smell carrots! (thanks, Reader’s Digest)