If the Groundhog is to be believed we have only about four and a half weeks of winter left.
I am, however, looking out of my window at falling snow.
In fact it is the most snow that has fallen in one storm in this area all winter.
It is predicted that in the end there will be five to eight inches of accumulation.
I know, I know.
Compared with the amounts that have fallen in some areas of the country this year this is nothing.
Some of you really got socked hard but around here eight inches is quite a lot.
The point I am trying to make though has nothing to do with accumulation levels The point is that regardless of what the Groundhog had to say Winter is not going to go without a fight.
For the last couple of weeks there have been almost record cold temperatures.
Wind chill temperatures have been alarming.
But, even as Winter is fighting its hardest to hang on as long as possible, all is not as bleak as it appears The weather outside makes this a perfect time for families to build new bonds with each other and reinforce family ties.
It is a great time for couples to get to know each other all over again.
If you are lucky enough to have a fireplace I envy you; for what can possibly be better than curling up in front a nice warm fire with your significant and most important other.
This is the perfect time for great family activities.
Hot popcorn and a good movie, playing games together, just plain old fashion family talk around the dinner table.
Now is the time that families can plan activities together for the warm days to come.
It is also a good time to set your priorities for the inevitable Spring Cleaning.
What will be the most important thing to get done? Clean out the winter accumulation of junk from the garage or basement, decide what new types of plants and flower you will want in the garden.
For me the most important task will be to get the yard back in shape for entertaining friends on the deck.
The most important thing for that is to get the barbecue grill and smoker cleaned up and ready to go.
A good lawn party in the first sunny days of Spring goes a long way toward clearing out the Winter cobwebs and getting a brand new, brighter outlook on the world.
I am, however, looking out of my window at falling snow.
In fact it is the most snow that has fallen in one storm in this area all winter.
It is predicted that in the end there will be five to eight inches of accumulation.
I know, I know.
Compared with the amounts that have fallen in some areas of the country this year this is nothing.
Some of you really got socked hard but around here eight inches is quite a lot.
The point I am trying to make though has nothing to do with accumulation levels The point is that regardless of what the Groundhog had to say Winter is not going to go without a fight.
For the last couple of weeks there have been almost record cold temperatures.
Wind chill temperatures have been alarming.
But, even as Winter is fighting its hardest to hang on as long as possible, all is not as bleak as it appears The weather outside makes this a perfect time for families to build new bonds with each other and reinforce family ties.
It is a great time for couples to get to know each other all over again.
If you are lucky enough to have a fireplace I envy you; for what can possibly be better than curling up in front a nice warm fire with your significant and most important other.
This is the perfect time for great family activities.
Hot popcorn and a good movie, playing games together, just plain old fashion family talk around the dinner table.
Now is the time that families can plan activities together for the warm days to come.
It is also a good time to set your priorities for the inevitable Spring Cleaning.
What will be the most important thing to get done? Clean out the winter accumulation of junk from the garage or basement, decide what new types of plants and flower you will want in the garden.
For me the most important task will be to get the yard back in shape for entertaining friends on the deck.
The most important thing for that is to get the barbecue grill and smoker cleaned up and ready to go.
A good lawn party in the first sunny days of Spring goes a long way toward clearing out the Winter cobwebs and getting a brand new, brighter outlook on the world.
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