Southern Snow

Snowfall in Alabama is rarely a news-driving event, but every now and then, Mother Nature pops in to remind us that with weather, anything can happen. Beginning late yesterday afternoon and continuing late into the evening, she unloaded 8 plus inches of snow across the Tennessee Valley. Here at the house, we managed "only" 5 inches or so. Enough to play in, enough to sled upon, but not enough to survive today's 40-degree high.

So last night and this morning, we took advantage of the gift we receive all too rarely around here. You should be able to click an image below to enlarge.

Escaping with Copland

Once in a while, I need a little escape, a means of tuning out and tuning in. Sometimes I turn to books, other times I'll binge watch television. I tend to stay away from video games, due to a certain addictive weakness I've had since I was a kid (even moderation is tough for me on this one, all these years later). Of course, in the office, the opportunity to escape is nearly impossible without just giving up and taking a personal day. Be that as it may, on a day like today, I'm turning to music. In particular, Copland. Of course, the risk is that I get lost in the music and lose all semblance of productivity. But sometimes, you just have to. Today is one of those days.

So Copland it is.