Prompt: Continue the story "For once the fulgent sun was not a welcome sight..."
(Yes, this actually was the prompt for the day.)
Response: For once the fulgent sun was not a welcome sight as the greater Seattle area was finally getting long-awaited snow.
The PNW is known for its rainstorms and almost-constant drizzle but snow is a less frequent sight, especially in the Seattle area. Normally I long for the warm, dazzling sun come late Spring and into Summer. Summer is never long enough here in the PNW; in fact its barely long enough to get a good base tan. I'm definitely a summer gal, ready for outdoor adventures to parks, hikes to waterfalls and simply sitting outside reading a good book after ending work for the day. But today, I do not long for Summer but relish the cold, crisp air and the soft white powder accumulating at my feet. Even without the sun, the day is bright and cheery as light reflects off the white blanket covering the ground and the sound of laughter trails down the street as children crash their sleds at the bottom of the hill. There is also a sense of calm and quiet that comes with the snow, though I'm not sure why. It's peaceful to watch it glistening at dusk, all the children home for hot chocolate and warm beef stew. Snow changes the pace of life and it's a pace a quite enjoy. So for this weekend, I bid the dream of sunny warmth goodbye and instead rest beside the cozy wood-burning fireplace flickering in the dark; looking forward to the adventures a snowy Sunday will bring.
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