I’m in New jersey with a winter storm approaching. The winds are expected to peak at 70 miles per hour and the worst is expected between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. today. I am fully stocked with water and food. I can hear the winds already starting and there is at least 8 inches of snow accumulation from last night and visibility is extremely limited due to the wind gusts and snow.

From CNN- The nor'easter churning along the East Coast on Saturday is threatening a dangerous mix of heavy snow and fierce winds for millions of Americans -- and could develop into a historic storm for parts of eastern New England, according to forecasters.

Hearing weather reports and having everyone call me over and over again making sure that I have everything in place for the storm has stirred some concerns. I worry about the trees in my yard coming down on my house, I worry about losing power (internet connection) and heat for a long period of time. I worry that my roof will not hold up to the worst of the storm… Nor’easters are common along the coast of NJ and I have lived here long enough to have the utmost respect for them.

I am hunkered down and awaiting the worst but in the meantime I am getting ready to go out and see the power of nature in my own backyard while I shovel and sweep the snow from my porches and trees.

To all my east coast friends-be safe and I will be thinking of you…

hugs, denise