Friday, December 19, 2008

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

So in case you haven't heard yet Boston is going to be getting a boatload of snow in the afternoon hours. YEAH! I know I am probably the only person excited about the impending storm but then again I grew up in the Midwest and I am used to being covered in snow.

When there is a foot of snow you really see the true nature of people. I have seen neighbors come together to shovel out each other's driveway, and everyone seems to pull together. This is when I experience the most random kindness from strangers which is always appreciated and wish it didn't just happen when it was snowing.

So you want to volunteer? Get out and shovel a neighbor's sidewalk. You don't even understand how many pedestrians will thank you for the safe footing underneath! Plus the gratitude from your neighbors!




Picture Courtesy of: http://www.fnal.gov/pub/today/archive_2007/today07-12-17.html

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Great idea helping a neighbor - shovel by shovel - especially helpful for elderly neighbors and others in need. To formalize helping hands activities, try VolunteerSpot.com - neighbors can make a calendar and sign up to be on-call to shovel 'Miss Edie's' section of the sidewalk.

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