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At first it was beautiful, a delightful treat. It was something very rare. Everyone was talking about it, expecting it, hoping for it. When it came, its beauty transformed everything it touched into a winter wonderland. Children were amazed, and adults relived their youthful days by going outside and playing in it.

Yes, those lovely white flakes called snow finally fell from the Dallas sky. Facebook lit up instantly with status updates, along with pictures of the scenery and kids playing. Schools were shut down. Snow men (and women) were built. Snow angels were created. Snow ball fights ensued. Yes, it was a fantastic gift — much preferred over the normal winter blast of ice and sleet. I loved it. Even though I didn’t get a “snow day” (the unfortunate consequence of being able to work from home), it was grand.

That was then.

This is now.

Okay, I don’t want to be labeled the “snow” grinch, but…enough already…seriously! I live in North Texas for a reason. I like warm winters. Snow once during the season is cool, but again and again and again….and again. That’s not cool. So far, we’ve recorded 15.7 inches of snowfall this winter. The second highest recorded in the history of North Texas. We’re only 2 inches away from breaking the all time record snowfall for a winter season — and that may happen tomorrow!

Breaking records is cool, but I’m sick of the cold. I’m SO ready for Spring…actually, I’m ready for Summer, but I’ll settle for Spring. After all, March is next week. It’s not supposed to be this cold, and we don’t need more snow…so much for global warming.

Okay, maybe I am the snow grinch…bah humbug!