Digging Out

Strange things about a winter storm:

1. The world becomes black and white and gray
2. Any messiness is covered with a blanket of purity
3. It's hard to tell how deep you will sink upon taking the first step into the snow
4. There seems some type of magic inherent in the first flakes spiralling down
5. Even the animals love to jump and fall into snow
6. Everything seems quieter

And finally,

7. The expression, "snug as a bug in a rug" makes sense when you are curled up in your favorite chair with a mug of cocoa staring out into the snow-globe world.

And now, I must go dig out!