It's a Marshmallow World





A New England invention!



Wow, I can't believe I haven't blogged in so long! What's up with that? It's not that there haven't been a myriad of thoughts in my head lately, it's just that I haven't felt like writing those thoughts out. Let's call it a self-imposed writer's block, okay? See, there's another great thing about blogging, there are no deadlines or obligations to meet. Yet, I feel guilty, so this post may be considered a "fluff piece".

Speaking of fluff....there should be snow floating down from the clouds very soon now. Alright, not here in Southwest Florida, but I bet my ol' hometown in Taxachusetts will see the white stuff piling up soon. The only thing I miss about snow, is the childlike wonder I would feel on the first snow of the season. Right up until my mid 30s, I would sit by the nearest window to watch in total silence as those gossamer flakes drifted down and painted everything with a soft layer of whiteness. Of course, the next day driving in the white stuff wasn't always a winter wonderland. (either was the shoveling or scraping of the iced-over windshield)

I love songs about snow, just take a look at this posts' title. I always liked the song, but didn't love it until I heard the Dino version! Oh, who's Dino you're asking? Come on, I'm talkin' 'bout the king of cool, Dean Martin! Back to what I term as seasonal music. My "seasonal" gift this year to my friend Pete up in Worcester, Massachusetts, will be an entire cd filled with winter and snow songs. He's not really into Christmas or Santa songs, so this should be something he'll enjoy.  It's the thought that counts, right? As long as it puts a smile on his face, then my work is done. :) Yup, that Christmas sharing and love is alive in my heart! (and besides, Pete's the "one that got away", so it's nice to slightly rekindle a bit of romance with him, even though we've got this danged 1,500 miles between us)

In case y'all are wondering, I'm always dreaming of a white Christmas too...even in Florida. And I assure you, this year's holiday will definitely be that magical "white Christmas", at least in my heart. So, let it snow baby...making a marshmallow world ain't easy. :)  If you're so inclined, check out Dino singing the title tune right here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VUKlPjwHWs