A suburban winter wonderland. Eighteen miles of driving. One snowman observed.
Huh? Just one?
Snowmen used to appear on front yards all over the place. Carrots became noses. Buttons substituted for eyes. Children love that stuff.
Nowadays, kids don't play outside as much during winter. I suspect they're sitting--or better said, vegetating--in front of televisions, computers, and tablets. The same goes for their parents. As a result of this lethargy, few snowmen are being created.
What a shame.
Are snowmen barometers of social ties within towns?
I'd bet that neighbors are better acquainted where snowmen are commonplace. That's because building snowmen is an outdoor activity. Conversely, social isolation might be greater in neighborhoods where snowmen aren't seen.
I grabbed my camera and drove back to that lone snowman. Wouldn't you know it, he'd been knocked over. Probably mischievous behavior by children.
At least the kids were outside and playing together.
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