Winter Toboggan Tobloggin'

by Alexander Lee

Alright, folks!  We denizens of the balmy Confederate capital can finally shut up about the long-ago winters when it used to get cold, ponds used to freeze, and snowstorms were a regular occurrence.  Winter is well under way here, and yes, it's been good so far.  Build a fort, have a snowball fight, make a snow angel!  Go ice skating!  No, seriously, has anyone noticed Richmond has an outdoor ice skating rink this year?

Richmond's First Outdoor Ice Rink a Big Hit

Whatever you decide to do, remember there's no shame in displaying a little childish excitement and wonder at a good December snowstorm.  It may be just what you need to prepare for the more depressing days of late January and dreadful February.

So, as the eastern United States emerges from what the New York Times is calling the "Holiday Blizzard of 2010," I leave you with this inspiring, Great Depression-esque photograph of orphaned puppies beautiful white snowballs waiting to be adopted.  I came upon this arsenal of ice some time back, in the heart of Times Square.  With the only other snow on the streets a gray, grimy slush mixed with trash and car exhaust, the $5.00 price tag on these wintry weapons almost seemed justified. 

 New York City, circa 2005

SNOWBALLS

$5.00 each