We haven’t had a typical severe New England winter. Yes, we have had snow, but not the back to back storms with 6 to 12 inches at a time. Other than the large storm in December, the winter storms this year have been mild. We are beginning to see longer days and more light, but knowing New England, there may still be snow in March or even April. Some people may remember the April Fool’s Day snow storm a few years ago. Regardless of the size of the storms the maintenance department at Havenwood Heritage Heights has been diligent in the work of keeping the roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks cleared. I have been fascinated by the use of the Bobcat snowplow. It looks like a little PacMan whipping around scooping up the snow. The operator of this machine seems to be having a good time—zoom, zoom, twirl, twirl, scoop, scoop, and the job is done. They are doing this at any time of day or night. Then they come back and scatter sand and salt. This is a reminder that there is a team at HHH. For all of the residents, whether in the Health Services Center, The Lodge, Assisted Living, or Independent Cottages, it takes a village to keep everything running smoothly. I offer deep appreciation and gratitude for all of the team members at HHH. I wish I could take a ride on the Bobcat. Maybe I’ll ask if I could take a whirl some time.

Through the weeks of deep snow
we walked above the ground
on fallen sky, as though we did
not come of root and leaf, as though
we had only air and weather
for our difficult home.
But now
as March warms, and the rivulets
run like birdsong on the slopes,
and the branches of light sing in the hills,
slowly we return to earth.

Wendell Berry

Mary Anne Totten, CPE Intern