So far, the holiday season has felt so...sterile. Despite the sights, the scents, the shopping and the crowds, I've yet to feel particularly festive.
I think all that is finally about to change.
The first snow of the season is due in New York City tonight. A lot of other people are running screaming at the mere suggestion of a snowflake, but I'm excited. Although it did snow in Cleveland on Thanksgiving, and it looked lovely, there's something especially enchanting about snowfall in this town.
I may just have to go for a walk through the southern end of Central Park, and listen to the far off laughs of children skating at the rink as I walk through the trees. Then down Fifth Avenue to take in the grand New York holiday decorations - gaze up at the spires of St. Patrick's as snow floats from above them, the twinkle of the Rockefeller Plaza tree between the flakes, the hustle and bustle of the town.
Or, I may just stay in, light a few candles, put on some soft holiday music, hunker down in front of the living room window and watch the snow fall silently against the skyline. It's just as beautiful.
Whether I go out or stay in, I'll pray that those tiny ice crystals, in all of their mystical power, can infuse my spirit with the cheer and hope of the season and patch the lonely little holes in my heart.
Posted by mak at December 19, 2004 12:07 PMIn all likelihood, the snow forecast is correct this time. As I mentioned in my blog a few days ago, I had started our snowblower and believed we were ready. Since that time, it started leaking gasoline on the garage floor. So we took it in for service yesterday and found out that the gas tank had cracked. It won't be ready for pickup and use until Wednesday.
The point? The point is that we're now without a snowblower, so I believe it will snow. Just like the first year we wanted one but everyone was sold out by the time we went shopping--so it snowed a ton that year. The following year, when we got one, we didn't need it once.
So enjoy the snow, MAK! :)
Posted by: Jess at December 19, 2004 12:41 PMOne night I was walking on Mercer St near Waverly and it snowed. The snowflakes were HUGE and as there was absolutely no breeze they fell straight down in perfect lines. What added to it was that it felt like it was just too warm for it to be snowing.
A beautiful memory that you brought back to me.
Posted by: i. bendito at December 19, 2004 6:46 PMCan I come to your New York City? Because mine is filled with grey-green-yellow slushy snow mounds, seas of people with screaming children in department stores and honking traffic jams at every intersection.
I promise I'll bring some Happy Holiday plaster for those little holes too.
Posted by: jase at December 19, 2004 10:03 PMI am thrilled it will snow tonight. The city seems calmer, serene as the snow falls. Then there is the post-mess of grey, melting snow but it is all worth it. BTW, great blog.
Posted by: steven at December 20, 2004 12:16 AMMy ears were frozen this morning.
*sigh*
Don't forget to put on your ear muffs!
Posted by: Wayne at December 20, 2004 5:10 PM