Jamie Ridler and the gang of Wishcasters are making Winter wishes this week. I know what my son will wish for - lots of snow to play in. Last year we were literally snowed in, such a rarity for the part of the world I live in. For several days cars wrapped in white blankets remained on their driveways and snowballs flew. The end of our cul-de-sac had become a sheet of ice several inches thick topped with fluffy snow. A no go zone for most vehicles (sledges were fine!). We sat indoors wrapped up warm waiting for a thaw that didn't seem to be on the horizon.Then, something amazing happened... A few of us (myself included) braved the elements and began to hack at the ice with shovels and scrapers. I met my new neighbour Wendy for the first time. More doors opened revealing strangers we normally just nod to. We worked as a team and dug ourselves out. We laughed and chatted. The ice was well and truly broken!
So, my Winter wish is more of this please! More community spirit, more snow for little boys to craft into snowmen and to throw with wild abandon.
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As Wrightstuff wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!
ReplyDeleteLovely buddy the snowman!
Yes, more of it please!
As Wrightstuff wishes for herself, I so lovingly wish this for her also.
ReplyDeleteLots of snow and community spirit!
Great story - winter doesn't have to mean hiding indoors!
ReplyDeleteAs Wrightstuff wishes for herself, so I wish for her too!
I think the season is a time to reconnect, we should reach out to one another. As you wish for yourself I wish for you.
ReplyDeleteClearly you were not brought up in the North!
ReplyDeleteI hate the stuff - memories of trudging to school for weeks on end, nose freezing, hands clapping for warmth; and weekends spent locked inside because it was too cold to drive.
I'm not miserable about many things, but snow - ugh!
yes, yes! as you wish for yourself, so i wish for you also!
ReplyDeleteAs Wrightstuff wishes for herself, so I wish for her too!
ReplyDeleteOh I love that!! Wonderful story..we had that here too!! Tons of snow all winter and lots of meeting and greeting with the neighbors!! Wonderful wish, Sarah
As Wrightstuff wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.. This is a great wish, I would love more community in my life also. Thanks for pointing me to the calendar, I will check it often.
ReplyDeleteAs Lisa wishes for herself, so do I wish for her as well!
ReplyDeleteAs Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!
ReplyDeleteAs Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish for her, and for all of us, as well.
ReplyDeleteOh, how I love the snowman! As you wish for yourself, I wish for you also!
ReplyDeleteAs Wrightstuff wishes for herself, so I wish for her also! It is a wonderful sense of connection when we meet up with our neighbors. I hope for more unexpected and lovely reasons for you to experience community.
ReplyDeleteI can absolutely relate to this and can see the scene in my head. Whatever the reason, we can come together and care about each other when the situation dictates. Here's to more reasons in this season and all others.
ReplyDeleteAs Wrightstuff wishes for herself, so I lovingly and with intention wish for her also!
As Wrightstuff wishes for herself, so I wish for her also! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE snow!! My first year out of college, I lived in Chicago and was just thrilled when it snowed several times a week.
ReplyDeleteAs Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!
ReplyDeleteMay your winter wishes be filled with snow & spirit & all of the "Wrightstuff"
As you wish for yourself and your community, so I wish for you! Have a wonderful winter!
ReplyDeleteAs Wrightstuff wishes for herself, so I wish for her too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful story! Oh I adore your stories. Way to go for not only enjoying being snuggled in but breaking out and connecting.
As Lisa wishes for herself, so I wish also. Ah, wonderful community, sounds so "warm".
ReplyDeleteYour story is so warmly told - a few days of snow are definitely a pleasure.
ReplyDeleteAs Wrightstuff wishes for herself, I wish for her as well!
ReplyDeleteAs Wrightstuff wishes, so I send the intentions to the Universe as well!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog (and Etsy shop) today! May your winter be filled with snow, community spirit, and Etsy sales!
That is awesome! As Wrightstuff wishes, so I wish also! (And so does her son, I'd bet. ;))
ReplyDeleteAs Lisa wishes for herself, I so wish for her also. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteWell this might not make any wishes come true but there is an award waiting for you on my blog when you have a moment.♥
ReplyDeleteYes, well, if I could control these kinds of things, I would send you all my snow. Actually I don't have any yet, so it wouldn't mean a lot but we get lots of snow in the winter and yes, storms do bring people out and together. We do talk a lot about the weather at this time of year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet story!
ReplyDeletei too love snow and here in the northeast we usually get some snow. Years ago we had huge and consistent snow storms and it wasn't uncommon to see snow throughout the winter..but now it doesn't seem to be as frequent. hoping for a white Christmas. :)
What a nice way to meet the neighbors too. If it ever happens like that again ..make some hot chocolate and cookies to bring outside. :)
There is a small pond next to us and when it was frozen..my husband used to build a fire at the edge and we'd roast hot dogs and marshmallows and ice skate and the boys played on the sleds. Even our dog would get into the fun and walk around on the ice.
You have a very nice blog. :)