This is the first day I can remember that I didn't drive to my local health center (Fox River Mall). There are lots of excuses. My local snow plowing contractor has not plowed out my driveway. I also know that this white sh--won't end until later in the day so I'll wait it out. The roads are really lousy. You need excuses, I've got them.
The real reason I didn't attempt the local Mall is that it is owned by a Chicago Property Company and the company is teetering on bankruptcy. They have decided to cut back on the plowing of the parking lot to save money. The Mall only contracts for plowing when absolutely necessary. So the parking areas have lots of "ruts" from unplowed snow and they even plow "just the lanes" between cars which means you step knee deep into snow. Now let your imagination work. We've had 7 inches of snow and it is still falling. Could I get in and out of the Mall without getting stuck? Who knows?
What is "with" Sheboygan. The thriving metropolis seems to get more than it's fair share of snow. We get 4 inches, Sheboygan gets 6 inches. Today we got 6 inches so far but Sheboygan has already received 8 inches. What the hell is the story? It sounds like a good place to avoid. Kind of the "Buffalo, N.Y. of the Midwest".
I have noticed a pattern the last few years that December seems to get more than it's fair share of snow. December seems to be the snowiest month. Maybe it has to do with global warming.
One last reflection. I drove for over 14 years back and forth to Ripon and encounted some really lousy road conditions. I would watch the weather forecasts very carefully. My dream was always to be able to look out the window in the morning, see lots of snow and go back to a warm bed. I couldn't do that because when you work you need to be macho and demonstrate a dedicated effort to get to work. What a crock of sh--! If the boss can't make the effort to get to work, why should anyone else? By the same token, if the boss made it to work by driving 35 miles through 6 inches of snow, everyone else would experience a big guilt trip if they stayed home.
So finally my life has evolved to the point where I get to stay home where it is nice and warm. Ahh that second cup of coffee tastes good! The snow is beautiful as it settles softly on the branches of our trees. Magnificent! Don't work too hard Grasshoppers.
Love,
Dad
Being the wonderful boss I am, I shut the store down today. Let the employees stay at home. Called all my patients and told them don't bother coming in, we won't be there. I can do that now. And I too, am watching it snow.