Stream of consciousness on the prompt “Nothing lasts forever”

The next week or so is predicted to be true January weather, per Minnesota winter standards. Temp is now, at noon, 7 degrees with predicted windchills in the 20 below range, and lower to the west. And that’s in the Twin Cities, so we had just a couple of inches of snow last night. Greater Minnesota got much more…it’s as if the snow clouds just circled the Twin Cities in an icky-bah hug, but maybe touched just a little in generous comfort. 

We may get more tonight. Donna, up in Cook county, said they have lots of snow, and is looking forward to skiing. I could use a little of that, but I’m willing to wait. We need a good base layer of snow anyway, to make the cross-country trails a nice glide.

So, we’re in for the cold, lacking in snow, but I have soup and bread, salad and Sumos. I can wrap myself and the cat in heavy blankets, light a fire in the Jotul stove, and draw from my teetering tower of books to read. I have internet and movies, hot coffee, and cookies in the freezer. It’s all good. I am one of the fortunate ones.

I’m safe, supplied, and satisfied.

So bring on the weather…

Nothing lasts forever!    

© Liz Husebye Hartmann (2024)

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