Another One Is Coming

I'm still digging out of the record-setting weekend snowstorm and now another one is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday.

I like snow but this is ridiculous. It isn't usually this bad. In fact, I haven't seen any snow falls of more than 4 or 5 inches in several years, which is why I keep putting off buying a snow blower.

Maybe it's time to visit my friends in Hawaii. The last time I saw them was just days after a blizzard. Great seasonal therapy then, would be again.

They Did It!

The New Orleans Saints WON the Super Bowl. Here is a picture of a celebration in the streets in New Orleans.

OK, I'm Ready

Saints Snowman

I should call him Drew Freeze.

Two In One Season

We're in the middle of the second record-setting snowstorm of this season. As of 9:00 this morning, it has been snowing for twenty hours. The prediction is for at least six more hours and 4 to 8 more inches of snow. I'm glad I don't have to be anywhere today or tomorrow.

A view from my front door:



Clearing a path in the back for the dogs:

Saints and Snow

While I'm waiting for more snow to fall, let's get back to the New Orleans Saints for a minute. They're in the Super Bowl for the first time in their 40-plus year history.

Here is something a co-worker with New Orleans connections sent me. It's a little "fun" game that might enhance your enjoyment of tasty adult beverages during the Super Bowl.

WHODAT!


The New Orleans Saints Superbowl Drinking Game

1. Every time they mention hurricane Katrina, drink 1
2. If they show pictures of the City of New Orleans right
after Katrina, drink 1
3. Every time they say how much the Saints mean to the City
of New Orleans , drink 1
4. Every time the words "tragedy", "flood", or
"devastation" are used, drink 1
5. Every time they talk about how good Reggie Bush was in
college, drink 3
6. If they show Kim Kardashian in the stands, drink 5
7. Every time they show a picture of Reggie Bush with a bat
or say "bringing the wood" drink for 5 seconds.
8. Every time Reggie Bush gets negative yardage trying to
run around in the backfield a bunch and outrun the defense, drink 1
and turn to the person next to you and say "I told you Vince Young
should have won the Heisman"
9. Every time Reggie Bush gets up and flexes his arms in
that pose he likes to do, drink 1
10. If they mention Tim Tebow for any reason, funnel a beer
11. Every time they say that "it's destiny for the Saints
to win" drink 1
12. If they show footage of Katrina survivors at the
Superdome, take a shot of cheap liquor
13. If they call Saints fans the most passionate fans in
football, drink 1
14. If they say that the Saints, Saints fans, or the City
of New Orleans "deserve" a Superbowl victory, drink 1
15. Every time they say how good of a story the Saints are,
drink 1
16. If Jeremy Shockey pretends to be hurt after dropping a
pass, drink 2
17. If they mention the Saints beating the Falcons in 2006
in the first game after Katrina in the Superdome, drink 5 and
remember that we are still a better football team with better fans.
18. Every time they compare hurricane Katrina to the Haiti
earthquake, funnel a beer and yell "bullshit!"
19. Every time they mention Drew Brees as the Mardi Gras
king, drink 1
20. Every time they show Archie Manning, drink 1, and
mention how bad he sucked. If they show old footage of him on the Saints,
drink 5. If they mention how tough of a decision it was for him
as for whom to cheer for, drink 10.
21. Every time they show a saints fan yelling "Who dat!" Or
a sign/shirt saying the same, drink 1.
22. If they show Chris Paul at the game, drink 1 and
mention to someone how much better he is than Devon Williams.
23. If they show former Mayor Ray Nagin, drink 5 and then
punch someone in the face

MORE Snow Coming

This is the snowiest (is that a word?) winter I've seen in Maryland in a long time. A huge snowstorm is coming tonight. Light snow started falling a few hours ago but the heavy stuff is due within the next few hours.

I like snow, but NOT this much.

Stay tuned for pictures ... if I don't lose power or internet.

Sloppy Gloppy Snow

Last night's snowfall consisted of wet snow. It's a little sloppy but still beautiful. This is the view from my sunroom, which I should rename 'snowview room'.

Finding Your Nietzsche

I heard this thought-provoking quote at the end of a TV show tonight:

When you look long into the abyss the abyss also looks into you.

I have heard of Friedrich Nietzsche, knew he was a philosopher, did not know any of his famous quotes. So I Googled him. Here are a few more. Interesting stuff.

The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.

The visionary lies to himself, the liar only to others.

I would not know what the spirit of a philosopher might wish more to be than a good dancer.

What does not kill me makes me stronger.

Birthday Randomness

- How old am I? One day older than I was yesterday.

- I’m feeling loved today, in part because of all the birthday greetings from Facebook friends. Wow, they remembered. Of course they remembered, there’s a reminder on every page; but they took a moment to send a note and that makes me happy.

- A couple of friends sent me email, ecards and a couple sent real cards too. Even better!

- I recently ran into a friend I hadn’t seen in over a year. He said, “you look younger every time I see you.”

- Some people fear aging because of potential physical, mental and emotional losses. I’m not all that worried about those things. One of my biggest fears is not having a clear plan for the next phase of my life. I’ve hit so many of my earlier goals that I didn’t stop to make new ones for later.

- Some co-workers gave me a cake yesterday … four candles (one for each decade, right?) … the kind of candles that keep relighting themselves.

- My favorite birthday present ever was the coffee cup pictured with this post. My mother gave it to me when I turned 40.

- Many people my age long for how things used to be. They grow bitter and become reluctant to change. I long for how things could be. I’m ready for big sweeping changes in my life. I continue to be a crazy optimist; a realistic one too. I can make dreams come true for me and for friends.
My view on this matter is a bit myopic and idealistic but I can back up my claims.

- I just got a birthday lick from one of my Border Collies.

- It is snowing outside my window right now. I’m going to stop writing and go play in it. You’re never too old to play in the snow.