Today marks the one month mark since we last saw our lawn. We have adopted an attitude of "if you can't beat it, then join it."
Ashley has been sledding and playing in the snow with her friends. She seems to be having blast whenever it snows. So far there has been one snow day and two delayed openings. It is currently snowing and not supposed to stop until tomorrow morning, so I suspect we might have at least a delayed opening tomorrow. There are still 53 more days until Spring!
I ran a 5K on January 1st. This weather has really cut into my training. Most days I am opting for a walk in the snow rather than a run, but I have managed to go for at least one 3 mile run each week, sometimes two. My goal is still 3 runs of increasing mileage, but I'll take what I feel comfortable doing for now.
Don is the one enjoying each snowstorm the most. He recently purchased a "wovel," think eco-friendly snow blower and uses it to clear our driveway and sidewalk. His new motto is "let it snow, let it snow, let it snow."
In the meantime I am enjoying this bright sign of
hope I saw in our yard a couple of days ago.
How are you staying warm and sane this snowy winter? Be safe!
As a former history major, I love going to places that make history come alive. Fortunately, Don and Ashley also enjoy these activities.
On Monday night we dined with Oney Judge and Betsy Ross at the Cock-n-Bull's Colonial Kitchen nights (http://peddlersvillage.com/dining/colonial%20kitchen%20dinner.htm). The restaurant provides a fixed price meal in a Colonial decorated room. Two Colonists come up to your table and tell you a bit more about their lives. They answer every question with warmth and as accurately as possible.
On our evening we were introduced to Oney Judge, who was Martha Washington's personal slave from during the Revolutionary War to when George Washington was President. We learned at that time if a slave spent at least 6 months in Philadelphia and wanted to be free, all the slave had to do was state he wanted to be free. The Washingtons knew this, so they moved their slaves out of Philadelphia before the six month mark. As they were packing to leave, she snuck away. Her friends transported her to New Hampshire by boat where she lived the rest of her life as a fugitive. We could have talked to her all night.
Betsy Ross also stopped by for a brief visit. She told us how she was chosen to make the flag, however she emphasized she was not the only woman who made flags for the new country. She taught Ashley the easy way to make a star, just like the ones on her flag.
The meal fun was fun. This was our third Colonial meal in three years. We have also dined with artists Charles Willson Peale and his niece, Miriam. Last year we met Don's favorite Colonist, Ben Franklin, who was with John Hancock. We find it best to come with some off-beat questions and ears willing to listen to stories.
