What Weather Will Bring

This has been a long week, a long day and a long month but the good news is...all of them are just about over.

As I look out the window at the steel gray sky and the skeletal frame of trees I can't help but wonder if we will get the snow the weatherman is forecasting. Unlike all the others waiting to see what this storm will do as they make a run on the milk and bread in the grocery stores I am actually looking forward to it. Why is it that everyone buys milk and bread before a storm? Why not coffee and water or something like that? Anyway, back to what I was writing, yep, I'm looking forward to it.

I'm not looking forward to the cold nor am I looking forward to shoveling the snow but I am looking forward to the opportunity the snow presents. You see, snow and rain will (and can) bring many people down because it hampers their activities. If you are a writer though...ah ha, now you can slide into your chair as the snow falls and write the day away. It is the perfect opportunity and the perfect excuse all wrapped up in a one big snowball.

I look forward to writing as I know all of you do as well. Right now you may be thinking - what if your power goes out? I have already thought about that. I plan to print out my manuscript so if that happens I can read what I have, makes notes, corrections and do some brainstorming. If I grow tired of this then I can turn to plan 'B' which is a few books waiting their turn to be read.

I guess this is just one example of what makes writers and authors an unusual group. We look at otherwise interruptions as opportunities. I would not have it any other way. What are your plans for the weekend?

If you are out in the snow this weekend be careful. Have a safe weekend and happy writing.