THE MATRESS SAGA

Yes, it snowed a good four inches on top of a lot of ice. The neighbors are not very good at cleaning up the sidewalk(s). The "walkable path" abruptly stops where the property ends, and where city property begins.... heaven forbid if someone would just shovel the area for safety sake. Our son typically does the clean up around the whole block, but he is not available this week! The snow piles are particularly bad at the crosswalks. And of course, the mattress that was so proudly standing at the bus stop last week has now toppled over, with a fresh crust of snow/ice and a few dog paw prints across it. Maybe someone will use it as he/she waits for the bus. I am betting this eyesore does not get removed for months to come. Just try NOT cleaning your sidewalk "up north."

If you fall on the slush, there is a nice comfortable place to land