Whatever!

Today's topic is all about the joys of massive snowfall!



You're probably thinking I'm totally crazy at this point, but I'm telling you, there's an up-side to everything!



Yes, 26cm of snow, especially in a city like Toronto, can really bring out the beast in some people. Having to climb 4-foot snow-banks to get to your car or the bus stop first thing in the morning can be a drag.



Having to shovel all that snow, then re-shovel when the ploughs come and knock it back onto your walk can be quite defeating. And then there’s the sad fact that within hours, the pretty white accumulation turns a dingy grey from all the traffic exhaust.



But again, you gotta laugh at the situation. It's not often us city-folk get rattled, so it's always interesting to see how urbanites react to the kind of weather rural people get on a regular basis.



Honestly, it's kinda serious because drivers and pedestrians alike have to become much more aware of their surroundings, or something tragic can happen.



However, it's kinda fun too! Jumping snow-banks isn't an act I care to partake in every day, but it was fun coming to work yesterday morning. My bus was running on time, but was almost completely empty as it glided down the snow-lined road.



You know the kids are having a ball in this stuff and there's no reason why adults shouldn't jump into the thick, white, blanket of snow to goof around and be young again!



And it's times like these that we become more connected, and goodwill reigns supreme as we help each other dig out from the snow, or push stalled cars down the road.



Besides, if I wasn't house-bound due to the snowstorm this weekend, I never would've learned that buying pate is the way to go. Because making it yourself, is just plain nasty!





But Whatever!




You can hear Ruby Jones' Whatever rants live Tuesday-Friday during the Morning Show at 7:50, on Flow 93.5. Or check out the podcast at www.flow935.com!