Yeah, I know it's coming, .

 

It's here already, though not the big 

stuff we're supposed to get overnight

into tomorrow.

 

(And before I go too deeply into it, no

it's not just a story about snowstorms.

It's about living smart, having fun and 

being ready for anything.)

 

The most recent forecasts are calling

for anywhere between 18 to 30 inches.

If history kind of judge, it's probably

going to be on the high side.

 

I don't know about you, but why would

anyone expect anything else? It's winter

in New England! That's how we roll!

 

So when I hear people complain about

the weather...when they sigh and roll their

eyes and pout, I wonder...what's the point?

 

There are certain things that are in our control,  

If you hate snow, you can pick up and move 

to a different part of the country...or maybe 

even a different country altogether!

 

"But I can't just leave. I have a family. I have

a job. I have a life I carved out here!"

 

OK...then your purpose for complaining is what???

 

But let's say moving was an easier option than that?

What's stopping you? People do it all the time.

 

Of course if you move away from the snowstorms,

you're likely moving toward the hurricanes.

Or the tornadoes. Or the earthquakes.

 

You're getting the point of this...

 

Complaining about the inevitable is silly.

 

And a colossal waste of energy.

 

And a denial of your own resourcefulness.

 

And a shame, because you are radiating misery,

when there are so many better options.

 

Snowed in? Go grab the shovel and clear a small

path every hour or so. 

 

That's what I intend to do, until Big Don the plowman

comes and works his magic on the driveway!

 

And I'm going to allow my daughter Sarah to

make me tea...and any other deliciousness

she chooses to cook up for her pops!

 

And I'm going to celebrate my other daughter's

first blizzard in her own apartment.

 

Look, choices are everywhere. And I'll tell you

what we all know, and always forget...

 

You don't control the weather.

 

You DO control how you respond to it.

 

And yeah...you don't control the economy.

 

Or trends in business. 

 

Or whether that person thinks you're cute, or cool.

 

But you do control your response to all of them.

 

And if you respond with a sense of humor, and

commitment to make your part of the world 

a little bit better...

 

It starts getting bigger. And a more fun place

to be around.

 

Snow or no snow.

 

Much Love,

Larry