The Perfect Place to Watch a Snowstorm!

I was reminded this morning how blessed I am in not having to travel on dangerous, wintry roads, since I live so close by (just across the yard, in fact.)

Although this proximity does have its benefits, it also brings with it some less-than-ideal circumstances as well.

When you live close, and coworkers are snowbound at home, you can end up working your regular shift/department, plus theirs!

Therefore, today, I am the morning receptionist.  This afternoon and evening, I will also be the p.m. receptionist as well as the care aide. 

Thankfully, those who are able to make it in do cooperate and work together nicely.  For example, Sr. Elaine will be helping me out for a couple of hours at the front desk so I can tend to the needs of our residents elsewhere in the building. 

The picture above is taken from our atrium, which my dad used to say would be "the perfect place to watch a snowstorm."  In reality, however, during snowstorms, we are sometimes completely occupied with other matters and don't have much extra time just to sit and enjoy this wonder of nature. :)

I must confess, though, that until I saw the effects of a terrible, driving wind out the window, I was tempted to go out and play in the snow later this afternoon.  This was before our other receptionist called in, though.)

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