Snow Yeah or Nay?

Our first snow of the season. Is it a yah or a nah? I talked to my friend Linda in Boca this morning and when I mentioned the word snow she purred like a kitten and said "nice." I looked outside my window and all I could think about was that I had a meeting in Cheney, yoga later in Spokane and I DON'T HAVE SNOW TIRES. Remember, I recently relocated back to the area having spent most of my driving years in California where knowing how to drive in the snow doesn't rank high on the list. Adults think of the pain and hardship that snow brings along with it whereas kids have fun making snow men and throwing snow balls. So should I choose to be a kid or and adult? A tourist or a spy? A tourist or a spy??? What does that mean? A tourist is always looking for the positive in everything where as a spy is looking to see what is wrong. With that in mind, snow is really what we make of it. If we choose to look at it as bad then it will be and if we choose to look as it as fun, it will be. Now, those of you reading, griping to yourself saying "yeah, yeah, it is a heck of a lot of fun to plow my driveway at 6:00 AM or sweep my porch in the freezing cold." I say it can be with the right attitude. Maybe the snow is falling down upon you just to give you the opportunity to adjust that attitude of yours. Did you ever think of that? Why is snow white? Probably because white represents all of the colors and thus signifies unity and purity.

I just looked out my window and noticed that it has stopped snowing. My heart skipped a beat and I felt something missing. How odd, because when I woke up this morning my heart skipped a beat because it was snowing. Just when I said "bring it on, snow, I am ready for you" It stopped. Just when I gave into my fear of it, it stopped. Maybe that is what we all need to do, accept, embrace and know with real certainty everything is always working out for our highest good. Don't let FEAR take over our lives. So the next time you encounter the snow, ask yourself am I going to be a spy or a tourist? An adult or a kid? You can even take this over into other areas of your life and ask yourself these simple questions and believe me you will get a simple answer.

And last but not least what do rednecks and Christmas have in common? Stay tuned for "Nothing Like a Redneck Christmas."

Now tip for the day: Driving in the Winter
Before Departure If at all possible, avoid driving until conditions improve.
Listen to your radio for weather and traffic information.
Plan to move your car off the street if a large amount of snow is expected. Check to see if a snow emergency has been issued and what to do for your area.
Use public transportation, if possible.

If you plan to drive, try not to travel alone. Check the following:
Your car emergency kit. Replace missing items and make sure it is INSIDE your car, in case you get stranded.
Check antifreeze and oil levels, battery status, and tire tread and pressure. Fill wiper fluid reservoir with de-icing solution.
Make sure your spare tire is in good condition and properly inflated; carry a jack and other tire-changing tools with you.
See and be seen; clear all snow from the hood, roof, windows and lights.
Fill your gas tank - if you do get stranded, you will have enough gas to run the motor and heat the vehicle.
If the outside temperature is below freezing, warm up your engine by allowing the car to idle for a minute or so before driving. Let your car idle a bit longer in order to de-ice it.

Take it easy as you begin to drive. The car will still be warming up. And don't forget to smile. :)

Happy Trails!