Kiss the Earth

As I write this, it's snowing ever so lightly, and while there were show-goers waiting to get in before the 10 a.m. opening yesterday, today the waiting area is empty. But the sidewalks around the Convention Center are clear and if you can get here, look at the bright side. This is a perfect time to come. You'll beat the crowds.
Someone just popped her head in the press room here and asked, "Are you the coat check lady?" Must be a friend giving me the business, I thought. Nope. It was a garden club person. (I wasn't much help.)
Anyway, very little stops this show from going on. Since it began in 1829, it's been held every year but a handful, and there were some pretty heavy-duty reasons for cancelling. World wars, blizzards ...
Attendance at this year's show is running a bit above last year, organizers say, though they have no firm numbers yet. That could change today. But perhaps those who stay away this morning will come another day. The show goes on.