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. 

What a Difference a Day Makes -Part 2

Just the other day we went form dreary and rainy to beautiful blue skies. Last night, the sunset was unusually beautiful. I suppose it was in expectation of the 4-8 inches of snow we are supposed to get here today. Having been off yesterday for the Martin Luther King Jr holiday, I didn't feel much like going to work today after a very long wonderful weekend. So I kept my fingers crossed that the federal government would close. We listened to the 11 PM news, and all the schools were announcing closures, but the OPM (Office of Personnel Management) website said "open for business" and the Library contact number said the same. So I left the seven AM alarm off just in case, and asked my husband, who is always up by 6:30, to call the work number to get a status before 7 AM. Only then would he need to wake me up if I had to go in. When I woke up at 7:15, I knew the outcome and rolled over to go back to sleep. Wonderful!