The smallest snowstorm on record took place an hour ago in my back yard. It was approximately two flakes. I waited for more to fall, but that was it. The entire storm was two flakes.
In a humorous and understated manner, the author Richard Brautigan recounts what he describes as the smallest snowstorm on record, which occurred right in his own backyard. This "storm" consisted of just two snowflakes, poking fun at the notion of memorable weather events. He expresses his anticipation for a larger snowfall but is met with the anticlimactic reality of only two flakes.
This brief account ends up being a reflection on expectations versus reality, as well as the nature of small, seemingly insignificant occurrences that can still leave an impression. Through his lighthearted observations, Brautigan captures the charming absurdity of life’s little moments.