The Occupy Boise camp was voted off the government island yesterday. The same day that winter officially started. The first snow of the season officially came yesterday and its cousin, rain, is here for a while.
On Tuesday, the SnowIsComing stories were everywhere. As I sat in my kitchen, soaking up the last of the sun, I couldn't help but smile. We have had a good run. Having sun in November, December and Janaury is unheard of here, yet it was. It was warm, sometimes even hot. Those of us who need more sun that others, were well aware of the miracle that followed us into the months of Dark. We took nothing for granted and knew that soon, the dreaded white stuff would be on its way.
It hasn't been to uncomfortable for the occupers either, until yesterday. Those with cardboard houses must be living in a mess. Maybe others will share their plastic huts with them or they will go home, leaving the cause behind. I am with the government on this one, camping in a non-camping zone is not a God-giving right. Time to find their own land, and make their own rules.
It has been quite a week. Ready to pull up my big girl panties and accept winter on its own terms. Just as you and I like to be accepted for what and who we are...
