Friday, February 18, 2011

Looking at Snow

While many of us are weary of snow storms, someone at the Plainfield Public Library found things to celebrate about the flaky stuff. If you get to the library soon, take a close look at the big display near the entrance.

The exhibit includes photos, book suggestions, interesting information on things to do in the snow season and more. Even though I am sick of snow, this display made me smile in appreciation.

There are even little figurines to carry out the themes. Whoever put this display together deserves credit. I did not see any attribution, but whoever you are, thanks for your work.

Outside in the city, the snows that started with the Boxing Day blizzard have largely melted and now we have the ugly detritus to look at. The thing above is not a giant lump of coal. It is a very filthy snow pile on a Watchung Avenue lot next to City Hall. Maybe the 60-mile-an-hour winds predicted for Saturday will evaporate the dregs of the seven or so storms we endured.

But it's not over! Monday's forecast is for sleet and snow and New Jersey has had snow as late as April in years past. So don't put those boots and mittens away just yet.

--Bernice

2 comments:

  1. Some of the biggest storms have been at Easter Time.

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  2. It is a good thing public works department bought all that street fixng equipment a couple of years ago, because this spring we are going to need it !!

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