snow day

it might be raining in baltimore, but today it's snowing in portland. i've been in my office 1.5 days since the new year - between travel and sick and holidays and snow the working from the office has been minimal.

i woke up this morning to inches on my porch railing and the news that it was best to work from home if you could. people are cross country skiing on the sidewalks and cars are sliding everywhere - kids sledding, people bundled up walking their dogs and everyone stopping in at the local coffee shop for a cuppa. snow makes everything better, it cleans the soul and the streets. people are friendlier (an unexpected day away from work/school can make almost anyone charming), and there's a sense of community that never exists in the cities. it's not as much like this in co, but in the nw where we don't get snow often, it brings us together and makes the experience that much more special. that's today for me. cozied with a cup of coffee and the stereo rocking out and working - it's a great day. i want to make snow angels and walk hand in mittened hand with someone.

it's cold. it's beautiful. it's tuesday.

the neighborhood in snow...