Let It Snow Let it Snow,

   Yes we got some of that fine white snow here in SD; Wonderful beautiful when it fell, and swirl in the air as it did. I am glad I did go to the store before it hit hard, though I can say that it didn't hit us as hard as it did for the surrounding areas of SD and other states. Looking at the picture above the snow fell and I had to snap it, Yes all those specks is snow and it was heavy Christmas snow a little late for that reference I know. However none the less it reminded me of the days when I was a child waiting for it to fall and stick so we (kids) could go sledding. Yes I said it, sledding me all time favorite winter event.
   I am going on 38 years old and still go sled riding.  I love it, my youngest joins me often and it is quite the blast when she does. I am also content to sled down the mountain by myself as well. It has been a few years since we have lived so close to a hill of sorts to sled upon. But now that we have one right across the street there is absolutely no excuse not to do so. The hill may not look like nothing from the picture, however it is higher steeper and above all slippery once you pass the stairs above, after the second stairs we go tot he tree way farthest from the seconded staircase, then slid down. It is fast fun and bumpy at times but all in all a blast. Lots of adults and their children hit this hill so you have to get there fairly early.
   This picture was taking from my second story window, I can sit with my i pad or laptop, and stare out that window and it is absolutely beautiful when it snows. With the park lights, it is a wonderful sight to see. Many people do not take the time just to sit and watch what is happening outside their house windows, but when you have a spot like I do or even a better spot you can not help but notice, and take a breathe inward and sigh with the sight of nature and its forever giving blessings. I know I know there are time when nature gets nasty, In any event this is one of those times you can also respect her even more as dangerous as she can be, she also can give off great beauty.
   So the next time it snows, or rains, or even lighting's, take that moment to watch her in all her splendor. She is mighty, she is brave, and above all beautiful. It is only the after math of her beauty or destruction that we have to deal with sometimes as we are viewing her beauty she leaves destruction in her path, but this is her way of saying " I bring to life all things, as well as destroy life to. Never take me for granted."