The closest thing in Florida to a snow day is clouds, fog and rain.
I’ve lived here for quite a few years now, and very very rarely do we have a full day of rain. The last few days we have gotten up to a low lying fog, the clouds have consistently been there and it has rained on and off. It makes you feel lazy, you want to curl up and read a book, you want to make a pot of soup or some stew, you may even want to clean some closets, or never get out of your pajamas. These activities, or lack thereof, are reminiscent of a good snowfall. However,with Florida snow, you get all the advantages of the above, but none of the disadvantages. You don’t have to make sure there are enough groceries in the cupboards, and no chopping wood and stacking it handily next to the fireplace. There is no putting on chains (remember how they sounded, especially when one broke) or studs (on in November off in April). And no shoveling; the driveway, the walkway and in some cases a path for the dog. No getting to work, no more worrying about loosing electric. On the other hand, you don’t get to smell the snow on its’ way, or experience the jubilation of young children when they heard the fire whistle and the snow chain calls to say “no school”. The world stopped with a really big snowfall. We curled up in front of the fireplace, along with wool mittens, waiting to dry for their next round of snowball making or sleigh riding. Hot chocolate with marshmallows was the flavor of the day. However, reminising about snow is like going to the dentist..you never really remember the pain, until it is time for a check-up. I am planning to go to NJ in a few weeks,and I am just hoping it doesn’t snow. I am already checking the weather two weeks out. Writing about snow is very romantic,  but I think you will have to agree  that Florida snow days are a lot more fun.