The seasons come and go. Sometimes the end of one and the start of another can happen in one day. Fall is close to ending when all the crop fields are harvested and almost all the leaves from the trees have fallen. It seems to go by so fast. Yesterday we had our first real snow fall and it continues today. Not a lot of snow, maybe an inch in total. We're suppose to get up to 2 inches before it's done with. Again even that total is not a lot.
Some embrace the first snow a little to early. With snow comes shoveling driveways & sidewalks and cleaning off your vehicles. The first snow fall usually isn't a time to start these activities. To me this snow fall is simply a little more than dusting. The mid day sun will probably get rid of it. So I won't being doing these activities unless by 5:00 p.m. it's got some depth to it.
It didn't take long for the sun to melt the snow on the roads and driveways. I took this shot shortly after noon. I was right and just knew the snow would be melted by the sun later. That's why I didn't waste my energy getting busy shoveling in the morning. By the way, that was the only neighbor that shoveled prematurely. I'm sure he felt accomplished after completing but how does he feel now that everyone's driveway looks the same as his? Haha.
I didn't go delivery driving this morning for two reasons. One reason is the first snow of the year brings stupidity among some drivers. Really two things happen here. One is the crazy drivers who have no regard for it. They just drive to fast and don't consider stopping distances. The other are drivers that are way too cautious driving in it. They drive so slow that it puts themselves and others at risk. Not a lot of snow but there were many traffic accidents around the area. Later in the winter when there is a lot of snow there will be fewer accidents. I guess the first snow fall is a learning experience or reminder for some drivers you have to drive differently even though this happens every year 😂
The other reason I didn't delivery drive is I'm fighting a common cold. I already feel better than I did yesterday. I had a runny nose, some congestion and some body pains. I have been eating lighter and pounding the water. I even cut my coffee consumption this morning to just one cup. Runny nose and body pain is mostly gone all that I'm dealing with now is a little congestion.
I'm going to miss the scenery and activities of the fall. The cool weather and the beautiful assortment of colors of nature are all gone now. Experiencing nature in comfortable clothes and going for a walk, fishing in the open water, and sitting near an open fire are relaxing things I enjoy doing during the fall season. It just a time of year where it's usually not too hot nor cold.
Winter has its beauty as well. Snow brings a white look that can be stunning to see as well. When I get the chance to show lots of it I will. The best snow is the snow that hasn't been disturbed. The best part of the winter season is the Holiday season and the first few weeks of a new year. There are activities to take part of in the winter. Most are activities that you can only do during winter. Rather than tell you about it I will show you at another time. I'm sure there will be brown moments too which I don't always find appealing, hopefully they will be towards the end of the winter season. The brown moments are welcomed towards the end of the winter season because that means spring 🌱 is just around the corner.
My birthday was last Wednesday and I did a little challenge for my readers(screenshot picture & text from my article above). I had a bit more than a handful of guesses but I think some thought it was my actual age which I did mention in the post. Maybe most were just a nice gesture thinking I was younger. Anyways the key as one pointed out is the hospital bracelet on my arm.
So back in those days, haha. Women spent more time in the hospital after delivering than they do today. So back in New York where most of my family resides women spent 3 days in the hospital. I was born in South Dakota where women spent 5 days in the hospital. The difference I believe was due to population size. Anyways I was still in the hospital in that picture and I was 4 days old. Only one person guessed 4 days and that was 
Well fall has come to an end as this article has too. Winter is here now and the upcoming holidays are fast approaching. After that winter will be here for another four months. It will be a time of different activities that I will surely share with you.
Take care, stay safe and enjoy the week ahead 😊