What I Saw...

Went for another early morning run today (4.00 start). I saw the blue glow of televisions behind drawn curtains, and wondered if the denizens within were waking up or getting ready to go to bed. I saw two cars. That's it. I saw what used to be a bag of Quik-crete concrete holding down a basketball backboard. The bag had probably been sprayed with water, then allowed to set, forming a concrete block in the shape the bag held. We used to do those in when I worked construction many moons ago, but I hadn't seen one since. I saw a Christmas tree out for the trash, and tried to decide just what had taken them so long, whether it was a religious decision, a desire to hold onto Christmas just a little longer, or simple laziness. I saw a full moon, or nearly full, glinting on silver snow; the funny thing about the snow was that it was only on one side of the road. Still, it's been on the ground since last Monday, and we have had nothing but sun since then. The amount of snow that remains is a testament to just how cold it has been. Today was a balmy-feeling (in comparison to what it's been) 28 degrees, though the wind made it feel a little cooler. I saw my home, and when I finished my run, I was thankful for the ability to turn the handle and head inside, into the warmth. I see a Clementine and a large glass of water...and a cup of hot coffee.