Sunday, December 23, 2007

storm passes

Between 2 and 3 at night (I listened), there was a shift. The warm(ish) misty air gave way to freezing rain, then snow, then winds, then plummeting temps. It all happened within a minute. Maybe two.

I could tell this morning: a storm came, racked havoc, moved on.

Looking out, I could see it all: the ice, the snow, the wind, the passage of time. Fury diffused.

In my pajamas still, I drove toward the lake.

Does a chill in the air always follow a storm?

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At dusk, I drove out into the country. The storm, never satisfied with just one hit, came back with a sweeping fury of snow and wind. I would mind none of this if only I could be assured that storms are a passing thing. That they aren’t the norm.

In the meantime, I battle them. I cultivate indifference and pretend that tomorrow, I’ll hardly notice. My personality will be transformed. Happiness will come from within, not from some freak meteorological condition out there, in the brooding skies of December.


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5 comments:

  1. I would mind none of this if only I could be assured that storms are a passing thing. That they aren’t the norm.

    Um...it's winter in Wisconsin, Nina. Sadly, this is the norm. I just try to remember: refrigerated/frozen things generally keep longer than those in warmer temps.

    And with that hearty peasant stock of yours, surely you just throw on an extra layer, bundle up the face and head, and let the winds and icy conditions pass on by...

    Personally, it's March and April that always get me. And something tells me with the early snow cover, it will be a looong winter. Merry Christmas with your loved ones!

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  2. Personally, it's March and April that always get me. And something tells me with the early snow cover, it will be a looong winter. Merry Christmas with your loved ones!

    Ditto this! I'm already looking at southern real estate, and it's not even January yet. Brrrrrr!

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  3. I think havoc gets wreaked rather than racked, which is what you do with pool balls. (I wish I could stop editing everything I read.) Anyway, as far as I'm concerned, it ain't havoc unless the power or the cable (and modem) go out. My (and your) neighborhood stayed happily lit and connected, so no havoc.

    Barry the nitpicker

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  4. A New Year's Resolution may well be to not write posts after dinner. It takes me one hour to write one sentence and then it has spelling errors.
    My days are too full.

    (I should also mention that when I write SO much about storms, I typically have one raging within. In all honesty, I rather love winter storms of the meteorological type. Except for the danger created by them for some. Otherwise, I really am a fan.)

    Happy holidays to all. Really, find enjoyment and humor and love, even if it is in the unusual places. And thank you for reading Ocean!

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  5. Thanks for writing Ocean. Happy holidays back to you and your family, friends and traveling companion.

    Barry

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