Tuesday's gusty winds, in some places as strong as 50 to 60 miles-per-hour, did quite a bit of damage in the state, blowing roofs off buildings, destroying sheds and signs, pushing trees and power poles over, sparking fires, and leaving thousands without electricity.
Luckily, we suffered no damage at our house. Today, much of the state is experiencing sleet and snow...our town included. From the sliding glass doors in my office upstairs, I can hear the ping of sleet on a window air conditioner, and see our yard and a neighbor's house covered in a light blanket of snow.
So far, it is not a particularly pretty snow...not deep enough to hide leaves and gumballs left unraked last fall, not deep enough to lay like frosting on pine tree branches, and not deep enough to create the quiet stillness of a home-bound day, when only those motorists who absolutely must be somewhere are on the road.
Some parts of the state are getting several inches of the white stuff, but right now the brunt of it has scooted around us. Things could change, though. Predictions are that a second wave of snow could be headed our way.
Whether we get more snow or not, Mother and I will not be attending our Weight Watchers meeting tonight. I'm not willing to risk Mother slipping and falling on a icy patch. Hopefully, the meeting will be cancelled. If not, we will pay the required fee next week for missing a month's weigh-in.
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