Bring It On!

Just as we have finished cleaning up after the last two snow storms, there is more weather aflake in New Mexico.

A mass of moist air is moving up from the south, with another cold mass of air coming down from the north, the two projected to grip the middle of the state in a pincer action tomorrow afternoon.

I recognize the hassles, the impact on business, the leaky roofs which this new storm could bring. But I welcome it.

Why?

It could be I have a deep-seated appreciation of seasons, and the need for them.

It could be that I enjoy seeing the world transformed by a deep layer of snow.

It could be that I value reminders that there are forces greater than ourselves, to balance the hubris of humanity.

But mostly it's because I really dig seeing chicks in fur-trimmed snow boots.