My CNN winter story
This is my winter story that made it's way to CNN news. I've posted it here, but if you would like to see the original CNN News official website posting go to http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-539406 ... apparently, after speaking with the producer I found out that out of 375 stories submitted, mine was one of only 25 to actually make it's way on CNN.
CNN producer note
Themomentnow says he loved seeing ice imprints on tree leaves. 'It was just a beautiful experience. Looking outside and seeing the evergreens covered in white glistening coats atop the greenery encased within. Upon touching the leafs the ice would break at the stems and made it easy to peel away the ice without harm to the tree.'
- nsaidi, CNN iReport producer
iReport -
I think while the major focus of media recently has been on informing travelers of delays or dangerers impending upon them due to the winter storm conditions; there is another side to this story. Families were brought together, bundled beneath blankets and sharing in memories, or new experiences due to the fact that the south rarely has the chance to really enjoy the white blanket of snow and ice. The roads were iced over, and here in Newnan, Georgia there was hardly a soul who dared the ice. Who knew that such little winter precipitation could bring families together for fun-loving winter exploits?
My niece and I, who hardly get to spend time with one another due to my work, were allowed the simple pleasure of enjoying each other's company due to the snow day. Her and I found ourselves outside, marvelling at the wonders of a "winter wonderland." We became enthralled with the shining and glistening ice that coated not only the roads but the herbs in the garden and the trees in the yard. We, one by one, liberated the leafs of the smallest trees, by slowly peeling away the ice. It was beautiful how the small veins and stems were perfectly imprinted into every ice leaf. It sparked an idea.
We quickly gathered what we had collected, and broke the nearest and longest ice sickle, still dripping, from the house and our imaginations together created what we are calling the Ice Tree. Afterwards, sharing the experience with our entire family who had been snowed into our small house, it sparked an entire evening of snow and ice infused fun. From cardboard boxes, plastic swimming pools, and sheets of plastic, we started slipping and sliding down the hills of the yard. There wasn't a sad face to be found, an ounce of boredom to be amused, or a distant mind-frame needing to be distracted; there was only the warmth of family. Strange how in the freezing cold of a winter storm the smallest of pleasures bring love and warmth. I think it's important, more than ever in these days of tradgedy and sorrow, that we should also share what is uplifting and heart-warming. For me, this small story is a blazing fire that could keep even Jack Frost from nipping at my fingertips. I know my family wasn't the only one enjoying the snow, and I'd say that is was just what the doctor ordered.
CNN producer note
Themomentnow says he loved seeing ice imprints on tree leaves. 'It was just a beautiful experience. Looking outside and seeing the evergreens covered in white glistening coats atop the greenery encased within. Upon touching the leafs the ice would break at the stems and made it easy to peel away the ice without harm to the tree.'
- nsaidi, CNN iReport producer
iReport -
I think while the major focus of media recently has been on informing travelers of delays or dangerers impending upon them due to the winter storm conditions; there is another side to this story. Families were brought together, bundled beneath blankets and sharing in memories, or new experiences due to the fact that the south rarely has the chance to really enjoy the white blanket of snow and ice. The roads were iced over, and here in Newnan, Georgia there was hardly a soul who dared the ice. Who knew that such little winter precipitation could bring families together for fun-loving winter exploits?
My niece and I, who hardly get to spend time with one another due to my work, were allowed the simple pleasure of enjoying each other's company due to the snow day. Her and I found ourselves outside, marvelling at the wonders of a "winter wonderland." We became enthralled with the shining and glistening ice that coated not only the roads but the herbs in the garden and the trees in the yard. We, one by one, liberated the leafs of the smallest trees, by slowly peeling away the ice. It was beautiful how the small veins and stems were perfectly imprinted into every ice leaf. It sparked an idea.
We quickly gathered what we had collected, and broke the nearest and longest ice sickle, still dripping, from the house and our imaginations together created what we are calling the Ice Tree. Afterwards, sharing the experience with our entire family who had been snowed into our small house, it sparked an entire evening of snow and ice infused fun. From cardboard boxes, plastic swimming pools, and sheets of plastic, we started slipping and sliding down the hills of the yard. There wasn't a sad face to be found, an ounce of boredom to be amused, or a distant mind-frame needing to be distracted; there was only the warmth of family. Strange how in the freezing cold of a winter storm the smallest of pleasures bring love and warmth. I think it's important, more than ever in these days of tradgedy and sorrow, that we should also share what is uplifting and heart-warming. For me, this small story is a blazing fire that could keep even Jack Frost from nipping at my fingertips. I know my family wasn't the only one enjoying the snow, and I'd say that is was just what the doctor ordered.