In Your Neighborhood: Today's Snow Report

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Today's Snow Report

Silly me! I woke up this morning with my 1980s'Weather Mind working. In the eighties in Seattle I recall heavy snows coming in for a day, slippery streets overnight, rain the next day, and cold, clear streets days for at least a week. And this morning the grey bushy headed mountain was proudly smiling and I knew that the first snowfall of the year was over!

The sun managed to win its morning match with the dogged, determined grey clouds; but the match took a surprising turn in the early afternoon. The snow peekaboed through the clouds and chuckling said, "I'm back."

This evening... I was getting a ride to Federal Way so I could participate in an evening worship service. No way, the champ stood proudly in the center of the ring and said, "McGowan, you see that no cars have come near your home this evening? No tire tracks! Get it! You are not going anywhere." I got a call saying that the free way traffic was so heavy that there was no way of telling when or if my ride would get to me.

I hope the folks missed me. I'm glad they understand they can do very well without me!

I wonder what tomorrow will bring? Bad news---It snowed today! Good news---It Snowed today!

4 comments:

Patty Cake said...: You always share such wonderful photos with us, Joseph!

thank you!; December 15, 2008 at 7:08 PM
Mizu Sugimura said...: When you ever get to Federal Way - say hello.; December 15, 2008 at 11:59 PM
Stephanie Frieze said...: Wonderful photos, Joseph! We may get some of the white stuff tomorrow. I'm glad that it feels like winter!; December 16, 2008 at 1:47 PM
Kim Thompson said...: I love it when you write about snow!; December 16, 2008 at 4:42 PM

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Stephanie Frieze
…has always liked to write. Her experience includes three years at the University Washington School of Communications studying journalism. She had a stint at the Chinook Observer in Long Beach. Raised in Bellevue, she’s lived in Gig Harbor for nearly 18 years. She and her husband have a home in Ilwaco, where they spend as much time as possible. This mother of four loves books, spending time with family and the color purple. Contact her at dbandstefery@comcast.net.

Lorraine Hart
…was born a nomadic mutt. She spent her life observing, writing and making music. She’s an unabashed carrier of the titles “hippie,” “feminist” and “liberal.” She’s resided in the South Sound since 1996 and is currently living above Joe’s Bay in Home. She juggles her time between being a caregiver, a writer, an artist, a musician, a minister, a wife, a mother, an advocate, a friend and a pilgrim – not necessarily in that order. Contact her at matlox@cablespeed.com.

Jaynie Jones
…is a Tacoma resident with diverse career tracks in broadcasting, journalism, teaching, health care, desktop publishing, floral design, special event planning and photography. She’s best known as long-time KOMO radio personality Jaynie Dillon and was once a familiar voice on Tacoma stations KTAC, KBRD-FM, KTNT and KNBQ-FM. Formerly a resident of Tacoma’s East Side, she’s volunteered in the Eastside Substation and with Safe Streets. Contact her at jaynie.jones@gmail.com .

Tracy Lebenzon
...is a blog contributor from Greenwater. Greenwater is the last stop before Crystal Mountain, Mount Rainier and the surrounding wilderness areas. When not exploring the next mountain peak or forest trail, Tracy also contributes to the Greenwater Community Council and the Explore-Greenwater.com web site. He writes about topics ranging from favorite foot, bike, and snow trails to community events, local merchants and politics. Contact him at dmountains@explore-greenwater.com.

Joseph McGowan
…is a chaplain who supports patients, families, friends, nurses and doctors at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Being 67, he’s learned this about living: Meet people on their own ground and you will discover that this Earth is our special place to meet and support each other. His motto: Live now. Share yourself now. Every living thing you experience is a pure gift. Love all life unconditionally. Contact him at mcg9940@yahoo.com.

Mizu Sugimura
…is a third-generation Japanese American living in Federal Way. She’s married and a parent of one adult child. A lifelong resident of the Puget Sound area, she graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Washington School of Communications. and served on Federal Way’s Diversity and Art Commissions. Her interests are politics, art, the history of minorities in Washington and family history. She’s written a self-published family history about her paternal grandfather. Contact her at mizusugi@yahoo.com.

Kim Thompson
…is a Grit City native who was born and raised in Tacoma’s Old Town neighborhood by the gulch. She boasts that she’s a former Lowell Leopard, Mason Mustang and Wilson Ram, a short-time PLU Lute and a longtime UW Husky. This former corporate businesswoman is a wife, a mom, a school volunteer, a substitute teaching assistant, a writer and a born-again distance runner. She has convinced friends from Bellevue that Tacoma is worth the drive. Contact her at kimricksy@comcast.net. ugi@yahoo.com.