I hate winter. I hate snow. I hate cold, I hate ice. I mutter these words as I climb out of my soul-less and hateful car, which has just broken down on Route 2 in the middle of a once-in-a-decade blizzard.
I can’t stay in the car because the engine is dead. Kaput. Lifeless and useless. I’ll freeze if I sit in the silver-metal icebox, so I trudge ahead, looking for some kind of sign of life.
And then I see it. Or her. Or whatever he/she/it/they is. A human-like form of gossamer silver and white, waving towards me. She (for I tend to think of angels as she), is either one-half a mile away, or two yards. With the snow whipping across my face it’s hard to tell.
But for some reason, I choose to believe.
I believe that an angel appears to me on this bleary dreary January night while I’m stranded on a dangerous highway, 25 minutes away from home and hearth.
I believe I was stupid to drive out to my husband’s favorite ice cream store to buy a Mud Pie for his dessert; but I also believe that what’s done out of love is reformed from stupid to stupendous.
I follow her wings and walk less on ground and more on air. I’m warm suddenly, and dry. My eyes close, but I keep on walking toward the warmth. But suddenly I thump into something solid.
Are angels solid? My eyelids are glued shut from ice that’s formed on them, but I use muscles I didn’t know I had (eyelid muscles?) and open my eyes.
I’ve walked into no angel, but a snowman. Who makes a snowman – actually a snowwoman with curves and flowing snow-white tresses – in the middle of a highway?
Discouraged – so much for being “saved by an angel” – I turn away until I hear a whistling sound. The wind? Yet, the air around me has grown still, as still as sleep, or death. The snowwoman begins to move, her arms turning into wings as she whispers, “follow meeeeeee.”
So I do.
And I discover that . . . well, never mind. You wouldn’t believe me even if I did tell you.
Loved reading this about shapely snow woman and snow angels at 2:30 AM. Are you inspired to write early in the morning or does it not matter the time? I enjoy, no matter! Perhaps I’ll find a pygmy dwarf palm tree angel in my path. Hope so!
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I write when my Muse tells me to. 😍 Actually I scheduled this post to come out at 7:07 AM but it seems to be on London time – every week!
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I spent nine years in the Dakotas when I was a kid. Plenty of snow, but no snow women or male angels. Go figure! I used to love playing in the snow when I was a kid. It makes me wonder if I’d still like it, I hope so because I don’t want to become one of those old dudes who complain about everything.
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To be honest Pete, unless you let your inner kid come out, you would not enjoy snow the same way as you did 40 years ago. But… a snowstorm is a good reason to hang up your grown up skin. 😏
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Great story keeping us guessing; delightful video
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Thanks Derrick. I’m guessing you don’t get snow in your beautiful countryside.
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No snow, Pam
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A delightful story, Pam. I think I remember that video? For anyone who gets stuck in the snow, I hope there are snow angels/snowwomen to guide them to safety!
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I wouldn’t be here writing stories or a blog if my angels hadn’t turned up at different times. Guides for sure! 😇
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Lovely story, Pam. I remember that video…it’s perfect! xo
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Where I live, I get a chance to dance in the snow every winter! 🥶
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You seem to be having fun in that snow you hate so much! Breaking down in the middle of a blizzard is a nightmare. I’m familiar with Rte. 2 in Massachusetts, we travel on it en route to visits with Tim’s extended family there and in southern New Hampshire. But I have to believe whatever you discovered following your angel was a blessing. 💕
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As you might guess Barbara, I have a love-hate relationship with snow. Thanks to the Angels, I show my love here. 😇
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Awwww I love winter. Winter and autumn are my favorite seasons. But breaking down is never fun, no matter what season.
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I bow in awe to you and anyone who loves winter. Best thing I can say about it is it definitely “builds character” and helps us find our angels. 😇 ❄️
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I always use that expression as well: builds character, ha! I don’t know, I’m not a huge fan of the sun. I’m a pluviophile, so rain and snow are my happy days. Too much sunshine and I start to feel depressed.
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💙💙💙
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You make a lovely snow angel.
Best Regards,
Nancy
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Thanks my friend! 😇🤣
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What a delightful story!
I love snowfalls (angels too) – 🙂 I just don’t like that it stays here for what feels like forever and forever and….
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Oh, I totally agree, Louise. And it seems as if we get more snow in March than any other months now, just when we’re praying for daffodils! 🌼
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hahahaha! Okay. I’m laughing because our spring doesn’t really start until May — we don’t plant anything until after the May long weekend — at the end of may!!!! 🙂 Daffodiles in March. harrumph! 🙂
BTW — your books finally arrived at my daughters yesterday! She’s reading them both to her son tonight — she says the illustrations are beautiful and the story delightful. ❤
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Ohhh, i’m so glad the books finally arrived. The postal system around the world has been so slow. My heart lifts to think of your family enjoying the story of the birds and of Molly the 🐈 cat. 🙏
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Look at you – you love winter and snow! The opening line in this story is my wife’s mantra. I hear it starting with the first cold day in October! My snow angel story. We made an outdoor spa/hottub at our previous house. Being out there in the snow was fun. Once, I went out of the tub, ran into the yard, then ran back into the tub. A tingling sensation upon my return. Thanks for the memories.
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Frank, I dare you to make a video of you running from the hot tub to the snow and back. I even double dare you! 😛
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Ha ha .ha … notice I said prior residence … we’ve moved. Good challenge though.
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Growing up in the Canadian prairies, I certainly know all about snow storms and blizzards. I love this story about being saved by a snowwoman/angel. Keep warm and safe.
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With the help of my angels, I’m staying cozy, Darlene (although I do get jealous of your Spain climate)! 🙂
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Brrr! True Love!
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Always!
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Just what I needed today to relieve pent up anxiety from the news front! You are a genius of magic and suspense. Love Jeanette
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Magic and Spirit are two MUST HAVES right now, Jeanette. THANK you for enjoying. ❤
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I love watching you play in the snow. So joyful. I would love some snow here so I could go outside and twirl. And what a great story, Pam. The open ending is such a tease!!! Part of me wants to read what happened, and another part of me just loves it that you didn’t share. Awesome. ❤
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I (like you, I think) allow my readers a chance to use their own imagination on what happens at the “end” (as in when an angel appears when we’re in dire need). I KNOW that you believe. As far as the snow desire… “be careful what you wish for”! 🙂
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We haven’t had any snow. Boo hoo. And yes, I’m a believer in the unknowable and invisible!
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Fun story Pam. You had me fooled thinking it was real, or maybe it is? Either way, your writing engages me and I loved seeing you enjoy the snow.
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Is a fictional story real or imagined? Aren’t they the same? 🙂
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ha, ha. I guess you’re not revealing your secrets!
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Enjoyed your story. Loved the video of you joyfully playing in the snow. You reminded me of a child experiencing a first snow! Have only seen a dusting of snow this year and some last year. But over the years I always loved sitting inside watching it fall.
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I’m not always so willing to “brave the storm,” Patricia. But sometimes it’s good to let our inner child “come out and play.” 🙂
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Great story and I love snow! I would be like you in the video!
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Couldn’t you see the two of us whooping it up in the middle of a blizzard? We’d get 1 million views on YouTube. 🙂 🙂 :-0
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Absolutely – and we’d have to make snow angels, too!
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😇😇
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You had me spell bound. Although, I admit as one living through decades of Canadian winters, i was screaming, “DO NOT GET OUT OF THE CAR!”
I loved the video of you the snow angel. Best to find joy in the white stuff. Dress warm and stay safe out there.
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You have taught me over the last couple of years that it’s all about the outerwear. Of course in my video I did not follow your lesson because I was only wearing leggings but at least I had on those boots! 😂😎⛄️
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I saw those leggings and almost commented on the need for snow pants. 😊☃️
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Haha. Caught! 😛
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I agree with Jeanette: you are a “genius of magic and suspense”! In the video, I (half) expected you to fall into the snow and whip your arms up and down, making wings. For, truly, you are an angel.
Winters in PA were fun because if we had a blizzard, school was cancelled and we could go sledding down the hills in our neighborhood. Ice skating – oh, how wonderful to glide on ice. Now, of course, I’d hate winter. Driving on snowy roads does not appeal. Neither does cracking my noggin on the ice.
Thanks, Snow Angel! You inspire me, as always. 🙂
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Your last couple of sentences are why I envy you in Florida in the winters! But I know that in the summer you envy my cooler New England climes with the deep green and lush flowers of summer. We will continue to imbibe in each other‘s fantasies! 😏 Thank you for your warm and loving comments here. 💕
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Utterly magical! The story, the suspense, the video. And it—ahem—looks like you are sauntering around and around and around without purpose or destination, a pure angel of Spirit. 😁
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Well you got me there, Kathy. You have proven that I am indeed a saunterer. Thank you my writing spirit buddy. 🙏❄️
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Angels of all kinds are wonderful. What a great way to take Winter in stride, so to speak.
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It’s one of those “if you can’t beat them join them.” That’s how I feel about a snowstorm! 😆❄️😇
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Love that video! Wonderful story!!! 🙂 You certainly know how to weave the threads of a story, and add suspense! 🙂
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I wish I could weave fabric and thread together but I am clumsy there. But I love weaving words and I love your comment. Thank you!
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The magic of your story sounds true as you step into the snow…I would love to dance in the snow like you Pam! Sadly no snow here on our side of the globe. Love that spirit! Stay blessed!
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I truly don’t like cold or ice but snow is poetically incredible. Walking in a snowstorm is like no other experience in the world as far as the silence and the way the trees whisper to each other and the birds huddle and cuddle close together and the snow looks like dancing polkadots. 💙❄️
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You look like you are having so much fun in the snow, Pam. Lucky you! I loved your story.
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A snowstorm is such a mystical magical experience. For a few minutes. Then I rushed inside put on my soft fuzzy slippers and soft fuzzy sweatshirt and sat by the fireplace! 😄
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An open and ambiguous ending! Drats! Haha, Wonderful story. It brought back those days of Michigan winters to me.
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When our son went to college near Boston his roommate came from Michigan and said the snow and the winters in his home state were much more fun than the Boston area. More snow less raw dampness. So I’m hoping you have good memories of your Michigan winters! ❄️ ⛄️
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They were very fun. Very fond memories. Although when it was an ice storm, hmm. I got stuck on the ice once and had to go to a stranger’s house. I couldn’t move my car. It felt as if Lake Michigan had frozen over and I was stuck out there, but it was just the multi-lane road to my house!
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Ice storms are SCARY and definitely a time to call on your angels if you are out in one. ⛈
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I grew up in northern NY, where winters meant feet and feet of snow, ice skating, sledding, and skiing. Now that I live in southern NJ, as you know, there’s not much opportunity to play in the snow. But when the opportunities arrive, I take full advantage and dance like you do in that wonderful video. Thanks for being part of my Friday, as always. ❤
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Not to put you on the spot Amy, but when next you get a NJ shore snowstorm I challenge you to video your snow dance! I don’t know that I’ve ever seen snow falling on the beach though. ❄️
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What a terrific story! I have found myself less interested in the icy cold that comes with snow…once I flew from Chicago to Los Angeles and the change of temperature was 94 degrees!
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I do find it amazing – We are one country but with about 1000 different climates! I must confess I am a sun worshiper. 😎
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I have become that as well…I was in a place where the temperature at night dipped below 10 degrees and it wasn’t pleasant in any way!
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Great video, Pamela:) I loved this story and yes, I’d believe you!
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I know you’d believe me- you have that kind of intuitive spirit, 🙏😇
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Delightful Video, Pamela. Loved the story and I would think getting a mud pie is a higher form of love and will be protected.
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You are so RIGHT, John. You “get it.” At least in my guy’s life, mud pie is more sacred than… well, almost anything. 🙂 🙂
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I was in a fine dining restaurant mayn’t years ago with some friends. We decided to taste several bottles of cabernet. When it came time for dessert the waitperson brought a tray with sever items. They had mud pie that night and for the life of me I don’t know why I said , “I’ll have the poop pie.” Yes, the dining room fell quiet. The next morning my wife said,”Of all the restaurants in which you had to act like a child you pick the best in town.” I knew the owner and called to apologize. He said it was the funniest thing that ever happened there and he owes me a drink. Whew.
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I laughed out loud when I read this John. If the diners didn’t have a sense of humor that’s their problem. They were being poops. 🤨 When our kids were young my guy went on a business trip and they asked him if they made him a mud pie would he promise to eat it when he returned. They knew how much he loved mud pie. The day he was coming home they packed up wet mud from our backyard into a pie plate and iced it with shaving cream. My guy kept his promise and ate a slice. Well, a bite. 😝
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What a man. Thanks for sharing this one, Pamela.
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Delightful story and joyful video! I still don’t like snow, but snow angels would certainly make it more livable.
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New Englanders laugh at me because I am not a snow lover. But yes, snow angels definitely help me see the fantastical in the snow storms.💙
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Loved the video and your angelic tale!
Stay warm. Stay well.
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I’ll think of you in your snow-free zone! 😙
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Manatee County hasn’t seen measurable snow since Jan. 19, 1977. I like it like that! 😀
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So glad that the angels delivered you home – safe and sound and alive to tell it all.
peace,
-John
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Believe me, I gave the angel a number of silent “Namastes.” ❤
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Happy New Year Pamela! 🎉🥂🎉
We had snow last Sunday. Actual snow! It lasted just long enough for people (who like snow) to get out and play, make snowmen, snowwomen, snowbears and yes lots of snow angels. 😊☃️❄
I am perfectly content to stand in the window with my coffee and watch others because I don’t do snow or cold. And I knew it would be gone the next day..and it was mostly, I think it took 2 this time but then was 65 on Thursday. That is why I live in Texas. ❤
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I smiled when I saw how excited Texans were with their brief bit of snow. You have the best kind of snow – the kind that evaporates the next day! Enjoy your Texan joy, Kim. xo
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Hi, Pam – I love this story and video combo. I definitely believe!
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I KNOW you believe, Donna. Many many thanks and a big angelic hug.
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Loved the story, Pam! 👼 I’ve been saved by a snow angel more than once.
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Oh, how wonderful Bette! Angelic miracles are all around us. So glad you believe. ❤
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That there’s proper snow. It’s rare indeed to get more than the odd flurry here.
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An odd flurry would be welcomed by me. However, many odd ones equal a foot of snow in my NE yard, I’m ready for them to go away much faster than they’re ready.
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I love believing in miracles. I’ve never had one but that doesn’t stop me from hoping. So about the living snowman…
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If we ever have a chance to sit down face-to-face with two hot cups of tea (and perhaps a homemade chocolate chip cookie or two), I will be able to convince you that you see miracles all the time! ❤️
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Well that would be fun.
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I loved this story and your joyful video. I loved walking and playing in the snow. I do not like driving in it or shoveling it. The last time we had snow here just before Christmas 3 years ago, it took 3 hours to make a 20 minute drive from our airport to home. I’ve driven whiteouts and even hate ice more. But if everyone could stay home and just look at the stuff from out sofas, I would be so happy. Angels have no substance and are pure light, usually. 😉 Sometimes they have to take form though. I love my Angels. 😉 I was waiting for you to fall back and make a snow angel in your video. Maybe next time.
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Next storm – snow angel! What you can’t see in my video is after I gave homage to the blizzard I raced inside, took off my wet clothes, and wrapped myself in a warm blanket!
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🙂 That’s because you are an intelligent woman. I did the same thing when I made my snow angel after digging a path in 6 ft of snow. Hot chocolate has to follow. 😉
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What a wonderful story. Definitely no fun having car issues when it’s snowing, that is for sure.
Love your dance in the snow!
I trudged through ours yesterday (on a mission to get my 10K steps and surpassed that by 8K!) and am feeling it. Wondering how I’ll find the energy to return today! But I will. It’s too pretty to pass up. Plus, there are so many so people created!
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I have enjoyed your gorgeous photos on Facebook and Instagram, Dale. Walking on a cold snowy day is not an easy feat (on your feet or your frozen ears). 🙂I applaud you!
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Aww thanks, Pam! I’m about to go out for my lunch hour. It is only just starting to get cold (32 is not, for me) today it’s 21, feels like 7 – a tad more coverage required!
I thought of you yesterday as I threw myself back and made a snow angel…then had all trouble in hell getting up!
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Yeah, that’s the tough part of being an angel. 😛
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And when you’re middle=aged…
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Dancing in the snow is always the best choice! We have plenty to dance in where I live.
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Really? I didn’t realize that you live in snow country. Happy dancing!
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Oh, yes. Ottawa Canada. We are in a white wonderland right now. Good for dancing.
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Cute story and video, Pam. Enjoy your snow—we don’t have any! 😦
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I thought I commented earlier here. I remember photos you’ve taken in the past of snow, and lots of snow in your novel. I’m wondering if you want me to wish a snowstorm for you??
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Actually the forecast is calling for some this weekend. Fingers crossed! This is highly unusual for here, although our capital city did get a dumping last weekend. If we get enough I’m building a snowman ⛄️😄
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Yay! And a dance – I want you to do a snow dance!
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Ok but I’m not recording it! 😂
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Umm, coward! 😝
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Yup!!
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This is such a unique little story, great writing! It that leaves so many questions. What brought you to write this?
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Ah, good question Harry. A combination of reality, a snowstorm, an angelic vision, imagination, and creative writing. You will understand this: my stories are the sunrises and sunsets of my life. 🧡
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That I do😊
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A lovely story. It stands alone beautifully, but it could be a wonderful prelude for a larger story. It’s very creative and you caught my interest immediately!
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Thanks Debra! I’m afraid if I kept on going with the story it would get a bit too fantastical for some. I’ll leave it up to your imagination. 🙃😇
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Pam, bless your love and care for your husband taking you out in a snow storm to buy his favourite ice cream! Oh, snow is a double-edged sword – a wonder for the inner child, and your sweet video shines with that pure joy as you dance in the snow! My heart stopped along with your car, stranded on the highway, in danger … and then the snowwoman! I love how you leave us to wonder what happens next … A delightful post, my friend! Happy Writing! hugs xx ❤️
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You’re an angel, Annika, to respond so joyfully. I hope you have a chance to dance in a snowstorm sometime! You just need to promise that you’ll share the video with me!! 💙❄️⛈
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Wow! You had quite a time, and you turned it into fun. I love those kinds of moments!
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We need to take advantage of the moments when we can! 🤩
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I loved your story and your video Pam, and why, yes I most certainly do believe it was an angel. ❤
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I knew you would!! Angelically yours, xo
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LOLLLLLLL ❤
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So nice… Both the story and the angel in the video… Snow fall surely brings smile on once face..
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Dancing/walking/playing in the snow brings out the child in all of us!
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I see you got home, so maybe just believing – like Dorothy – got you there. How far wrong could you go following an angel?
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Angels show us the path to home for sure. 💙
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Enjoyed your story and your happy video. Snowfall is a fantasy to me🤠🙂
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Snowfall is a cold fantasy, but it does bring warmth in the dancing. 🙂 My wish for you? Sometime you’ll experience snowflakes.
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Oh yes,thank you so much🥰
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I loved reading this as if you could feel the chill, the snow and the thrill following the snow woman. 💫🌟
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Thank you! Just danced in another snow storm. Brrr but beautiful.
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You’d never know from that joyful video that you don’t like snow Pam 🙂 What a fabulous story, I love the magic of it. Fairies, angels, snow women, you keep some great company!
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I subscribe to the adage that goes something like, “if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.” 😉 So I try to dance with the snow, always looking for some snow magic, waiting for spring to arrive.
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What a delightful winter story and your dancing in the snow was the perfect ending. I hoping that was fiction and not that you were really stranded going for ice cream…LOL
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I have done even more drastic things for ice cream, Cheryl. 😆
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I was hooked and now I need to know what happened next. Well written!
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Thank you. I love writing with hooks, and I love it when my readers want more… 🙂
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Suspenseful story, Pam, and heartwarming at the same time.
I thought you were going to make a snow angel in your video.
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Thinking of doing so with this last snow storm we just received – 20 inches of white fluffy stuff. Very “angelic.” 🙂
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Sounds like a plan. I haven’t seen a picture book about snow angels, but that may be because I live where there aren’t any. Is a story on the cards? Maybe I could make some sand angels. I haven’t heard of them but if they don’t exist, I could make them up, couldn’t I? Maybe your snow angel and my sand angel could meet and have adventures together. 🙂
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Ohhhh, what a great idea. A picture book about making snow angels. I can already envision Molly the cat and Petey the squirrel making some great ones! 🙂
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Oh yes, that would be fun. Of you go then, 🙂
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Well there you go. http://news.cityofgoldcoast.com.au/media-releases/gold-coast-aims-break-world-record-most-sand-angels
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Wowwwww. This looks like fun! (And really, a lot easier than a bunch of people making SNOW angels, which would get cold and wet very quickly. 🙂
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You’re probably right. 🙂
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Lovely story and marvelous video, Pam. Hugs on the wing! (Of snow angels or otherwise. 🙂 )
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I want to believe the angel was real.
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If you believe, it is so. ❤
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