A Special Gift From the Universe

Ahhh…  I am contemplating that uncommon day of cozy freedom ….that glorious day when piles of blowing snow forces schools to close.  Rare as a black diamond, granted by the gods of snow, the precious snow day recharges a teacher’s soul. All tasks are put aside and the body and mind gloriously rest with delicious permission from the highest authorities. Before that golden call comes from administrators, the day starts as usual.  The body rolls out of bed at the customary time, and starts the coffee. While showering the mind has already begun reviewing the day’s plans and races ahead to organize activities. While dressing for work and thinking about the problems of the day the phone rings. Could it be? Halleluiah, the people with the power have decreed it. No school today! With an exquisite sigh, the mind suddenly changes gears as thoughts of the hectic day fall away.  All plans are forgotten while body sinks into the couch sipping fresh brewed coffee and watching the snow fly. The world has granted you, the teacher, special authorization to rest and enjoy the lovely morning inside your snug, warm house. No going outside to scrape the windshield of your car and shiver until the car heater warms up the interior. No freezing dash from car to the inside of the school to set up for the day. The universe has bestowed upon you a special grace day. So, teacher, simply sit and contemplate life and the beauty of nature’s snowstorm from the safe warmth of a cozy room. 

P.S. My apologies to everyone that is inconvenienced by the snow day. 

S.P.S. One might interpret the above as a lack of dedication. Alas, the occasional snow day revives the teacher’s weary mind.  I assure you, too many snow days in a row cause much mental stress to the teacher who cares!