Today is another Snow Day due to the inability to get sidewalks and streets cleared because of the continuing frigid temperatures. It's the fifth Snow Day in a row and the final one allowed for the school year.
A total of six Snow Days were factored into the school year, which is normally more than enough. (The first one was used in 2013.) With the way the year began, however, odds are more Snow Days will be needed before winter is over. Which means, for every Snow Day needed after today, the school year will be extended.
If the school year is extended, it will go beyond Memorial Day. Therefore, since many families like to use the Memorial Day Weekend to take a week-long vacation while only using four vacation days, our area is probably in for a heated debate.
It's a no-win situation for the school district's administration. While no one wants children out in an unsafe environment, no one wants to change vacation plans either. No doubt there will be a lot of prayers for no more Snow Days this school year.
May 2018
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Monday, January 6, 2014
An Old Friend
Last Saturday was near 50 degrees, so hubby and I ran necessary errands, including grocery shopping, and celebrated our 41 wedding anniversary with lunch at our favorite steak house, Long Horn. I had a coupon for a free appetizer and, when the waiter found out we were celebrating, he gave us our choice of a free dessert. It was a delicious meal and perfect celebration.
Our gift to each other is a road trip to Florida in a couple of weeks. We've become less tolerant of cold weather as we've aged and hope to find some warmth waiting for us in Destin. The prediction is their sunny 50-degree weather will continue throughout January. We're "keeping our fingers crossed."
In the meantime, I'm still doing a lot of cross-stitching since we're on our third Snow Day in a row. I went through all my old patterns, most dating back to the 1980s, and picked out several to make for me and as gifts. And since I also have a sizable inventory of floss and fabric, I've been able to "dive in" without placing an online order or going to a craft store.
It's so refreshing to pick up a craft that requires no "updating" and very little supplies. Yes, some of my cross-stitch patterns are "vintage" now, but most, especially the holiday images, are just as enjoyable today as they were when I bought them decades ago.
So I've been enjoying the Snow Days with an old friend, cross-stitching, the perfect companion while sitting in front of the fireplace and watching a movie. Have I said how much I love Snow days? :)
Our gift to each other is a road trip to Florida in a couple of weeks. We've become less tolerant of cold weather as we've aged and hope to find some warmth waiting for us in Destin. The prediction is their sunny 50-degree weather will continue throughout January. We're "keeping our fingers crossed."
In the meantime, I'm still doing a lot of cross-stitching since we're on our third Snow Day in a row. I went through all my old patterns, most dating back to the 1980s, and picked out several to make for me and as gifts. And since I also have a sizable inventory of floss and fabric, I've been able to "dive in" without placing an online order or going to a craft store.
It's so refreshing to pick up a craft that requires no "updating" and very little supplies. Yes, some of my cross-stitch patterns are "vintage" now, but most, especially the holiday images, are just as enjoyable today as they were when I bought them decades ago.
So I've been enjoying the Snow Days with an old friend, cross-stitching, the perfect companion while sitting in front of the fireplace and watching a movie. Have I said how much I love Snow days? :)
Friday, January 3, 2014
Another Snow Day
No school, again, today because 20 buses wouldn't start and the air brakes on 85 buses didn't work due to frigid temperatures. And it's doubtful there will be school on Monday. We're expecting 8-12 inches of snow this weekend and more below zero and single-digit temperatures into early next week.
Hubby and I will be running necessary errands tomorrow, and I'm looking forward to eating out. But I'm also looking forward to the possibility of another "home alone" day on Monday. It would take much more than three days for me to get "cabin fever!"
Today I completed all the 2013 tax documents for the business. I closed the books on March 30 but had to wait until now to file taxes. I'm so happy to finally be 100% done with the business paperwork.
I also worked out, took all the ornaments off the tree (the only holiday decor left), stripped the bed and washed the sheets, watched more YouTube videos, and did more cross-stitching. I love Snow Days!
Hubby and I will be running necessary errands tomorrow, and I'm looking forward to eating out. But I'm also looking forward to the possibility of another "home alone" day on Monday. It would take much more than three days for me to get "cabin fever!"
Today I completed all the 2013 tax documents for the business. I closed the books on March 30 but had to wait until now to file taxes. I'm so happy to finally be 100% done with the business paperwork.
I also worked out, took all the ornaments off the tree (the only holiday decor left), stripped the bed and washed the sheets, watched more YouTube videos, and did more cross-stitching. I love Snow Days!
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Snow Day!
So far 2014 has been great!
The highlight of New Year's Day was surviving a 60-minute step class at the gym. The rest of the day was spent putting away more Christmas stuff, getting out a few Valentine's Day decorations, and continuing the craft-room cleanup. In between, I worked on cross-stitch ornaments.
I used to do a lot of cross stitch many years ago, and still go back to it now and then. Recently I was inspired to pick it up, again, after watching an episode of My Little Pink Cottage on YouTube. The timing was great because I was looking for a handcraft I could do in the car. Stitching away made the 5-6 hour trip to and from Chicago fly by, which was wonderful. We're planning a much longer road trip in two weeks, so now I'm set. Especially since I just ordered The Mighty Bright Vusion Craft Light!
So the first day of 2014 was fun and the fun continues in day two. Today was supposed to be a Jonah Day, but instead it turned out to be a Snow Day. In other words, my vacation from watching the grandsons was extended.
I'm loving my time alone today with no need to go out in the snow and cold. I'll be working out soon and then plan to spend the rest of the afternoon in my craft room with regular breaks for more cross-stitching.
Yep, so far the year is going great!
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I used to do a lot of cross stitch many years ago, and still go back to it now and then. Recently I was inspired to pick it up, again, after watching an episode of My Little Pink Cottage on YouTube. The timing was great because I was looking for a handcraft I could do in the car. Stitching away made the 5-6 hour trip to and from Chicago fly by, which was wonderful. We're planning a much longer road trip in two weeks, so now I'm set. Especially since I just ordered The Mighty Bright Vusion Craft Light!
So the first day of 2014 was fun and the fun continues in day two. Today was supposed to be a Jonah Day, but instead it turned out to be a Snow Day. In other words, my vacation from watching the grandsons was extended.
I'm loving my time alone today with no need to go out in the snow and cold. I'll be working out soon and then plan to spend the rest of the afternoon in my craft room with regular breaks for more cross-stitching.
Yep, so far the year is going great!
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