Late edition – Contrite Thursday…

I did it, and I’m SO sorry.

I admit it; I caused that ugly snow-mess on Tuesday morning.

You know: trees and utility lines down, power out, traffic signals dead and everybody driving like cowboys late for the rodeo.

Let me point out that others helped me; I know I wasn’t the only one.

But, see – I jinxed us.

I collected our three snow shovels and the ice chopper I got to replace the one that the last awful storm killed. 

Remember that? 

Remember that bullet-proof ice foam that coated our world like a glazed donut?

Well, I collected the replacement ice chopper and all three snow shovels, and I shoved them into our toolshed. And I boxed up our snow boots and clamp-on ice creepers and hauled them up into the attic.

Never again.

I’lll keep the boots by the door, the snow and ice removal tools on the front porch – always, year round.

And really, I’m sorry.