shadowspar: A cute white cat with red eyes, wearing a Japanese mino (straw coat) (frosty)
2023-11-27 08:41 pm
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Big Weather

We're about halfway through day 2 of a multi-day snowsquall event here. And while other Canadians might be wont to beat the crap outta me for saying this: I love a good snowsquall. It's amazing to sit and stare out the window and feel like you're in a swirling snow globe; to marvel at just how far you can't see for the life of you.

But the "sitting and staring out the window" part is key. Being nestled up all warm, cozy, and secure indoors while Big Weather blows in is one of the most amazing feelings in the world. But it makes me reflect on how fortunate I am not to be subject to the whims of the weather, and think about the folks for whom that's not true.

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shadowspar: An angry anime swordswoman, looking as though about to smash something (Default)
2008-10-13 11:24 pm
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Sometimes it seems like Thanksgiving just trades a frenetic workday for a day of frenetic dinner preparations. That being said, it only takes a moment to reflect upon some of the things that I'm thankful for:

  • my family,
  • having a world-class job despite living in a town that sometimes feels like a real backwater,
  • coworkers who are intelligent, accomplished, indulgent, and opinionated,
  • living in a place where I have a vote, even if I don't generally like the choices,
  • having our rights protected by the Charter, because, as frightening as it may sound, I have more faith in the judges than I do in the politicians.

What are you thankful for?

leaf on the wind

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