i too have an emergency stash of warm clothes, warm blanket, one of those metalic space blankets, those chemical hands and feet warmers, just in case. haven't needed them yet. but if i were to get stuck between work and home one night, it would be good to have those things.
and yes, i know what you mean about the driving, even people who were raised here seem to forget each year how to drive in the snow. so many accidents the first good snowfall we get.
my husband's degree is in atmospheric science / meteorology. he has taught me to appreciate the weather. plus we both love nature, all of it: the plants and animals, the weather, and even cosmic events like comets and meteor showers. i think this love of nature has taught us to appreciate the unexpected, love all the little surprises.
nature really teaches good life lessons i think.
