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Article: Withheld Powder: Would you rather eat dessert first, or save it for last?(East Scene/Right Coast Rules)
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- October 1, 2005
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Byline: Ben Hewitt
In November, I was merely discouraged, waiting, as you were, for the first significant snow of the season. "Relax," said my wife. "It's only November." And she was right. In December, I became anxious, as you did, weary of teaser flakes that could have been, but weren't. "Relax," said my wife. "It's only December. There's plenty of winter left." And she was right. Again.
In January, I was tense and terse. I slid down mountains sparsely covered by grainy kiblets (I saw you there too), and came home wanting something more. "Relax," said my wife. "It will come. Just wait." This time, I was sure she was wrong. It was January, and our ...