Time feels altered when snowcopolypse occurs. It is measured in increments of inches and hours rather than days. Instead of routine, we are all thrown into a new and highly variable schedule of waiting, watching, and whether we like it or not, worrying. At least a little bit. Our busy, uber-scheduled lives need to change and sometimes there is no choice (can you say "statewide ban on road travel?" Massachusetts did!) For the busy, fast moving, control freaks in the Boston area, this can be tough.
Creating Time is an interesting book I return to every now and then to re-examine my own perceptions of time. Author Marney K. Makridakis presents alternate ways to look at the time of our lives, and how to use a creative approach to make the most of it. It is fun to think about getting rid of hours or days in favor of a different pattern of activity and being. What if the day was broken up on a different set of choices than just the clock? This is not a heavy academic book, but is informative and a fun read filled with personal anecdotes and food for thought. So as the snow falls, make the tea and curl up with your kindle for a while...no matter how you look at time, the next few days, and nights, are sure to be long ones! What will you make during this snowstorm?