My Favorite Announcements - Red is the Best!

Over the last week, we endured a blizzard the likes of which we never saw living in Wisconsin for thirty years. But in Milwaukee, I don't ever recall getting a snow day. In healthcare, there is no such thing in a twenty four hour a day operation. But here, working for the federal government, it's just not that unusual. So for over the last few days I've been checking the Office of Personnel Management for status updates. I particularly like the red posts - no work. That happened both Monday and Tuesday. But today reality set in, but at least there was a three hour delay. But it hardly matters anymore. I just need to get my retirement papers processed - which is the main reason I went to work. 

Federal Government Snow Day Off - What Else is There to Write About?

Washington is really getting to look more and more like Milwaukee and I've about had it. It is one of the main reasons we left the Midwest after thirty years. The only thing good about it is that as a federal government employee, I get the day off - which also happens to coincide with my complex Friday day off, and The Presidents Day holiday on Monday. I could get used to a schedule like this. As with most everyone else, we woke up to about eight or more inches of snow this morning, and by about noon, people began showing signs of life. The shoveling and snow blower crew did their thing in about 30 minutes. I won't touch a snowblower after having almost severed three fingers in one many years ago with six month of physical therapy to boot. Some people just have to go out for their cup of coffee, and some guy brought home some eggs - probably the only thing in his refrigerator. And of course, the dogs need to have to some time to romp and play. It's so much nicer to watch it all from the window where it is warm, and dry, and comfy.