Melting London

THE SUN IS OUT, THE TRUTH IS REVEALED

The sun has crept out from behind the clouds so, even though it's still cold, the energy delivered by the UV rays to the crystallised water molecules is sufficient to kick off the melting process. As such, it's looking less white around town. Most roads are now clear and safe, especially the larger ones with high traffic, but the driveways and smaller roads still have a dangerous layer of ice. Walking is still a treacherous endeavour in these parts.

I saw group of young women playing with snow. It seemed as though they'd been away, or otherwise engaged, and hadn't had the chance to get out and play in the snow. They were gathering snow from the hedges and corners where a good amount of snow could still be seen. Then one of them put a chunk of it in her mouth! Now that's something I'd never do, especially in this neighbourhood. The things I've seen. It's just a bad idea. But, hey, each to their own.

"Don't eat the brown snow" is something most people remember their parents telling them. Most people that grew up around snow anyway. There is a reason for that. I'd say "don't eat snow, full stop".

One unfortunate thing about the disappearing blanket of snow is that it reveals the truth - our dirty neighbourhood. For a couple of days my area was as "clean and beautiful" as any other part of the country. Now, not so much.

Peace & Love,

Adé