shoveling

Winter in the Hudson Valley can be brutal, cold, snowy and very beautiful.  It can also be a lot of work when you have to shovel...all. the. time. Did you know that shoveling snow can make you feel good? Not only is it a great workout but it's also good for the soul...

I am beginning to realize that everyone has their winter rituals, more so their snow removal rituals. I have been told by many a guy that before they go to shovel their driveway they will put beer in the snow to get it cold, and that it is the ‘perfect’ temperature by the time they have finished, so they can open it when they are done, almost as if it is their reward for shoveling...