The right and wrong way to handle a snowstorm.
The Wrong Way
Wake up day of snowstorm. Go to market with 100 other crazed
people to get things we already have plenty of in the house. Practice Zen
breathing to avoid cursing at woman on cell phone holding up deli line while
she finishes her call. Practice breathing again to avoid screaming at elderly
person holding up check out line while she searches for her checkbook.
Drive home. Listen to husband freak out about missing another
day of work. Watch husband simultaneously watch weather report on phone, laptop
& TV. Listen to husband simultaneously curse all three.
Charge all electronic objects in anticipation of power loss.
DVR several hours of bad TV. Shut bedroom door to avoid hearing angry husband.
Call parents to hear how hot it is in Florida. Cry.
The Right Way
Wake up in sunny Florida having gotten last seat on
Southwest flight into West Palm. Wander into kitchen where perfect Jewish mother (PJM) has
fresh bagel, low fat cream cheese, tomatoes that taste like tomatoes and nova
for breakfast. Pack pool bag and walk to pool. Lay in sun, read and nap. Sit up
at 1:00 when perfect Jewish father brings sandwich, prepared by PJM, to pool. Wander
back, shower and head out to happy hour followed by dinner. Fall asleep.
Repeat until winter passes.
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