On a snowy day

coffee just tastes better

On a snow day.

Stay inside and drink coffee.

Then?

Go out when the storm is at its worst.

Feel the wind rage.

Let the sleet gently pierce your cheeks.

Shudder as metal roofs rumble and untethered garbage cans roll down the street like odd, delinquent suburban tumbleweed.

But just after dark?

Put on your black coat and black pants.

Extra points if you’re wearing a black turtleneck and toque.

Then leave.

Go for a walk.

Notice neighbours clearing snow side by side while Dancing Queen plays in the background.

Then?

Go further.

Make your way along through the snow where the sidewalk should be.

And go to the mall - or some small local corporate coffee shop.

Once there, notice the relative level of obedience.

Most people are good.

Most people listened to what the lady on the radio said.

Most people stayed home.

And that coffee that you get once you arrive at the mall?

It tastes better than the coffee that most people are drinking.

So on a snow day?

Enjoy this pinnacle of holidays - the day of staying small, staying home and spontaneously being freed from expectations.

And when that gets boring?

Take your truck down to the parking lot at the mall and do doughtnuts till the rent-a-cops send you home.