The Momtastics

Posted by Colleen Shields on February 11, 2010
1 comment • Snow

The natural undisaster of a snow storm and the kindness of neighbors is inspiration without misery...

I believe Snowmageddon was an experience we will all remember and share for a lifetime. The testament to the human spirit was seen so often, it is difficult to choose just one to highlight. There was the scene of neighbors in every driveway down the road, one by one, like a well choreographed dance in between five foot drifts of pure white snow, shoveling while chatting, laughing and sharing. There was the potlucks and get togethers with children running all around, with lots of chatter and drinks. There was neighbors shoveling and snow plowing other neighbors, digging out each other's cars, and the brave one bringing groceries back and forth. There was the herd of midshipmen valiantly volunteering through the city, bringing food to the elderly. There were strangers talking and sharing, pushing cars out of the snow, inspired to stop, help, give. There was a palpable sense that we were in this together, this shared experience, this moment in time which we felt may last forever. Snowmageddon of twenty-ten, it was an unforgettable experience. Although challenging, it was as close to you could get to a natural disaster, except without the disaster. We were stuck. But we were stuck together. I realize for some this blizzard brought misery in the form of no heat and electricity, lost income and hypothermia. But for majority of us, I believe it was an excellent exercise in "Shut up and Stop". We all had to stop our uber busy lives, and co-exist. I am proud to say I saw the best in my neighbors, and I am abundantly proud to say that we did pretty darn well making the best of Snowmegeddon, together in soft fluffy white harmony.