Sep 23 2008
Ponder This Tuesday - Snowmen (or women)
I’ve determined that since Tuesday is my busiest day of the week I need to come up with a quick post that I can get down that won’t probably involve any research but will provide a fascinating reflection of some of the intellectual exercises that I work through just about every day. Either that or you might think I’m crazy but I’ll bet that at least once you’ll agree that these are odd but entertaining things to think about.
For the inaugural post of my ponder this Tuesday I thought I’d present one that I’ve been thinking about for a while. I live in a rural area and on my drive to “town” I see a variety of interesting things on the side of the road. One is a giant, 3 dimensional, wooden snowman. This thing has got to be at least 8 feet tall and weigh a ton. I’m pretty sure it’s a product of the local chain saw artist but since it’s carved from wood he graces someone’s driveway 365 days a year.
Ignoring for a moment the American flag that he holds high (snowman patriotism is a post for another Tuesday) he is also decked out in a wooden earmuffs, gloves, and a scarf (all carved from the same tree). That’s not abnormal for a snowman but it did get me thinking.
Here’s your ponder this: Why do snowmen wear earmuffs, mittens, and scarves? For one thing, I’m pretty sure they don’t have ears. For another thing, if they did, why would they want to keep them warm? Isn’t keeping your head, hands, and neck warm a bit counter productive for a snowman?
Just a thought.
