Can We Talk 2

Winter 2/3 Over

         The days are getting longer. We don't see any plant growth thanks to this thick cover of ice, but it's working underneath it all. The squirrels have been busy today. They have chewed up the ends of my cedar branches and have scattered them over the top layer of ice and snow. No one has ever explained to me why they do that every year.

         the roads are clear enough, my driveway is plowed, but the car is mired in icy snow piles. I have cleared the windows, stepped over the hard snow and gotten into the car. It runs okay and defrosted itself. The roof is still covered. I tried to move back and forwards but couldn't crush stuff even with the car. No wonder I can stand on it without sinking in. If I try to walk in yesterday's footsteps, I have to get my put exactly right, because it's not flexible at all.

         We get into the single digits overnight and will for a few more days. Another storm is expected Friday. I guess as long as I can't move the car or walk across the yard, I am housebound. I have no excuse not to do housework and laundry. But I will sit and read.