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Snow drift.

December 1, 2010 11 Comments

Just me and some light ski mountain traffic, i.e. a car every 30 minutes. I loaded the car with luggage, took out the trash, hauled Eli’s varsity litter box back into storage, kicked ice off the tires, and stood around.

And I drifted.

I thought about things that had nothing to do with anything—sucker fish, forts, varicose veins, and Otis Redding lyrics—then I thought about things like frostbite and car crashes… salt stains and heart attacks. I thought for one moment that I wasn’t under the gun—there wasn’t a schedule. The car was packed, but there wasn’t really anywhere to go.

This isn’t even real snowfall. This is a little waggling finger wave from winter, like she’s trying to be sexy. She’s plum crazy.

I went back indoors and stomped the baking soda dusting off my shoes; Eli greeted me at the door with an arched back and desperation in his voice. I heard what sounded like elephants running to stomp out an ember.

“Good thing I decided to come up here… you forgot a suitcase.”

So we’re not quite ready for a changing of the guards. But, in my negligence, I’m happy for those moments I scored.

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Comments

  1. taylorbigler says

    December 2, 2010 at 12:14 am

    WTF all I want is snow! We just got sideways rain today. Can’t wait for pics of your vacation.

    Reply
  2. robin says

    December 2, 2010 at 7:54 am

    Did you leave already?!!! I didn’t know you were leaving yet! Have a great time! Gonna miss ya…Take lots of outfit pics.

    xoxoxo

    Reply
    • Corks and Caftans says

      December 2, 2010 at 9:08 am

      not yet, this was leaving Vermont after T-giving. But we’re almost there!!!

      Reply
  3. mickie says

    December 2, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    happy winter!!! beautiful pics. under the gun describes me right now. but i cherish checking in ;0)))

    PEACE!!

    Reply
  4. Anna Jane says

    December 3, 2010 at 11:12 am

    i live in chicago where winters aren’t nearly as pretty but much more bitter…stupid lake.

    at least it’s gorgeous and hilly in upstate NY! chicago winter = flat, wind tunnels askew, bitter cold (summer is awesome, though, so come visit!)

    xx

    Reply
    • Corks and Caftans says

      December 3, 2010 at 11:15 am

      Oh believe me… I know! I used to live there. At Eugenie Terrace on Clark, to be exact! While I don’t miss those streets you come across that are total wind tunnels, I do miss everything else about it. We talk about moving there a lot, I know Rob would love it…

      🙂

      xx C

      Reply
  5. Heather says

    December 3, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    I really want these boots!! UGG really hit the mark with this style for sure!
    You two are so cute

    Reply
  6. mickie says

    December 5, 2010 at 11:09 am

    ugh…dyyyyying for some tropical local!

    Reply
  7. pi Toronto says

    December 6, 2010 at 5:18 am

    mm
    they look so comfortable
    I like snowy winter) and you?

    Reply
  8. taxi Toronto says

    March 2, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    mm
    beautiful day

    Reply
  9. car insurance broker Pickering says

    April 19, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    I adore nature’s pictures

    Reply

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