Terrific Tuesday

Today is the day that I remember why I love MN. Why? You might ask. Especially since it took me a freaking hour to get to work today and the roads were awful.

Because.

Because there is something awesome about the power that nature has. The frigid cold and snow that makes visibility little to nil. Something about waking up to snow falling just hard enough to make people slow down and pay attention to what they're doing. And that's something to reckon with, I think.

And because of the city. I'm in love, friends. I'm in love with our skyline. The way that as soon as I turn onto that road heading south, I can see it. When the sun is shining in the winter the bright rays of light bounce from building to building and the cold frost that stands out here and there, I am reminded of just how much that skyline is a part of me. Or when it rains and the shroud of clouds leave you straining to see the tops of the buildings peeking out from here and there. And today, when I couldn't see the city because of the snow, even once I was downtown, the buildings were still invisible to me, the snow swirling around in a frenzy as cars sat in lines of harsh metal, there was still a softness to the morning. Something terrific happens when it snows, and I can't explain it quite well enough to do it justice.

That skyline is my touchstone. I somehow feel more grounded when I can see it, and when it's not so visible, I feel the tiniest bit disappointed and lost. It's the high point of my bad days and even on the snowiest, rainiest, muggiest days, I can smile when I see those buildings. I hope that you can all appreciate it as much as it deserves. Think on it.

On a completely different tangent, I really enjoyed my class tonight - I think it is going to be fantastic. Tons of work, but fantastic. The prof is amazing - she truly loves writing and loves to teach and that's not something you can fake. Plus, she lives for quotations. So expect some really great ones that will trump even this Robert Frost phase I'm in. More on this to come, I'm sure.

AND...if you haven't heard Patty Griffin, you should run... RUN and buy her new CD. It's amazing. So much love for Patty arriving in my mailbox today. I think the guy in the car next to me on my way to class thought I was having a seizure I was so excited about this CD. The jury is still out on the new Norah Jones CD, however...I will keep you posted.

And that's all I've got for now. Sleep tight!

Quote o' the day:

"I always entertain great hopes." - Robert Frost