Snow in April!

Some much needed rain fell over the weekend. After a balmy and warm, dry Saturday lots of thunder, lightning and winds finally brought rain on Sunday-all-day-long. Then Mother Nature decided to have a little fun and add some strong winds to the rain and drop the temps to make things a bit more interesting. So if you thoroughly enjoy the warmth of Saturday then Sunday was a reality check and a reminder that we are not in control of the weather. And Monday was a cold, cruel slap in the face! And despite that we never have been nor will ever be in control of the weather some people just complain and make a fuss over the weather! It's too cold. It's too winding. It's too hot. Walking up to the ground white with snow and temps in the 20's quickly reminded me that appreciating what you have is a must. The fact that the furnace was keeping the house warm and snow will melt within a 24-hour time frame-all things to be grateful for.

This sounds like an odd observation but I watched people this morning (on purpose) to see how much the weather affected their moods and behavior. The first thing I tried to be aware of was what the mood and attitude people had with winter-like weather making a reappearance in mid-April. For the most part people took it in stride-yes there was complaining but to a minimum. Granted it has been the winter that does not seem to want to end....it keeps going and going. The usual Monday morning blahs and "I'm tired" seemed to be at it's usual levels, nothing extreme. I also took note of the attire of people. Those who seemed to let the snow, cold, gloom affect their wardrobe-winter-like with layers and dark colors. And there were those rebels who refused to let the weather tell them what to wear. Spring colors and short sleeves won out for some. I love sitting back and watching and observing. How quickly you can figure out people if you watch and listen! Read them like a book if you look close enough and watch.

Have you ever listened to how people walk? Some walk heavy like they have the weight of the world or they want to be noticed. I try to tread lightly without anyone noticing. I remember the sound and weight of my mom's foot steps...you could tell when she was tired or not happy! Or in a hurry. Otherwise she always walked lightly. I think how people walk tells a lot about their attitude and personality, but is subject to change quite often depending on how their day is going or how tired they may be!

So with snow still on the ground it is almost noon the chances of it being gone by the end of the day is not looking so great, but with warmer temps back in the forecast spring and then summer will some day soon arrive for good and stay. Surely we can't have snow in June....at least I hope not!! Maybe spring will arrive with heavy footsteps so we hear it's arrival and know it's finally here and plans to stay. I don't care how it gets here, just so it stays!

Positive thought of the day-It's a four-day week. Well now it's 3-1/2 days, we can do this!!! And having a four-day weekend is always something to look forward to!! Bring on Easter/spring break!