Cabin Fever Better Than A Hospital Bed

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin

I’d like talk about our snow, and spare you yet another snowy scenic photo, which you can see out the window or online. I took the ADA bus to work this morning, the first time I’d been out of the house since last Saturday, (2/7/15). On the ride, I noticed that from the intersection of Phillips Avenue and Granite Street in Rockport, to the traffic light at Route 128, only three small properties had shoveled their sidewalks. That’s a distance of over 3 miles, impassible. This is extremely dangerous for pedestrians, who are forced to walk in the street.
When people complain to me about snow related cabin fever, I explain to them how it affects me: After spending February and March of 2014 confined to a hospital bed, toughing out a blizzard or two isn’t difficult. At home I can walk around in the house, prepare food, read, nap, talk on the phone, shower in private, and putter around at will. Be thankful for what you’ve got.

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Published by Fredrik Bodin

Fred Bodin is a photographer who owns a gallery on Main Street in downtown Gloucester, MA. The gallery features Fred's land and seascapes, as well as historic images printed from the old negatives.

6 thoughts on “Cabin Fever Better Than A Hospital Bed”

  2. Thanks for the reminder ,Fred ,to be thankful each and every day. BTW, not only not the sidewalks, I have noticed quite a few almost completely buried water hydrants. I would think that if you had one in front of your property you would not want to find out the hard way how important it is to have access to them. If you are the neighbor of someone who is unable to shovel out a hydrant/sidewalk themselves, try to be a responsible Gloucester Citizen and shovel it out for them. You will feel good by helping others.Another reason to be thankful!

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  5. Very true. You are free in so many ways in your own home ! Enjoy the beauty of the snow from your warm and cozy home. Things could be a whole lot worse!!

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  6. You hit it here Fred for sure every day Is a blessing! I did about a week in Addison Gilbert back in 60’s and I was 6-7 big time could not wait for release!

    “Fear can keep us up all night long, but faith makes one fine pillow.” -Philip Gulley

    Dave;-) & Kim:)

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