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With the recent snow storms, the Denver Post writes that Coloradans are suffering from a rare condition:

"Snow fatique syndrome" is what therapist Libby Bortz of Littleton calls it. It’s breaking out all over the metro area.

"People are depressed, angry, irritable," Bortz said. "They’ve had to change plans. Commutes are hard, so they feel displaced. There is disappointment, sadness and even rage."

"The first storm was novel," said Bortz, a clinical social worker in private therapy practice. "But we didn’t get back to normal, so the psychological stress escalates rapidly."

All I know is that my trash hasn’t been picked up in over two weeks, all four recycling bins are full, and there’s a dozen garbage bags that I can’t fit into the trash bin. It’s beginning to look like Sanford & Son around here.

So what to do when your snow bound? How about some chilly reading and a little Snow Cream?

In Arctic Waters is another terrific book from Sylvan Dell Publishing. Available in February 2007, the story is an arctic variation of “This is the House that Jack Built” that follows polar bears, walruses, seals, narwhals and beluga whales as they chase each other around the artic waters. The rhythmic, cumulative prose is perfect for early readers ages 3-7. The “For Creative Minds” section gives information about artic animals.

And Snow Cream? Why that’s something my mother made us every time it snowed. A recipe comes from Jean Brandau at About.com.

Snow Cream
Now, some people think this is unsanitary but if you’re adventuresome, give it a try.

Ingredients:

1. 1-3 C. snow (make sure it’s clean!)
2. 1/2 C. whipping cream or other cream of choice (you can use milk in a pinch)
3. 1 T. sugar
4. 2-3 drops vanilla flavoring (or more to taste)

Directions:

1. In a separate bowl, mix cream, sugar and vanilla.
2. Slowly add snow to desired consistency.
3. Eat (slowly–it’s cold) and enjoy!

All ingredients can be adjusted to suit your particular preferences. You might want to try some other flavorings: cinnamon, butterscotch, almond, or eggnog mix.

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