dual personalities

Here is a little blast from the past which seems appropriate considering our weather lately.  It is the boy and daughters # 1 and 2 circa 1993, all bundled up to play in what appears to be very little snow.

Meanwhile we have had more snow in my flyover town. We only actually had around 4.5 inches of snow on Tuesday afternoon and evening, but it was enough to throw everyone into a tizzy and to call off school for practically everyone on Wednesday. Including moi.

I got up at 5:15 a.m. to decide what to do and quickly ascertained that it would be a Snow Day. I made a bunch of calls and then hunkered down for a day at home. I had thoughtfully brought some work home the night before, so I did that.

I read some of Oscar and Lucinda by Peter Carey. I am about halfway through and, oh boy, is it good!

I also put together a file cart and started putting papers in files.  I tell you, I was on a roll.

I shoveled the driveway when the sun came out.

All in all, quite a productive day!

Finally, I should mention that today is the birthday of Ronald Reagan (1911–2004), our 40th president and fellow flyover native.

I remember him fondly for several reasons, one of which is his years as the host of General Electric Theater (1954–1962). I probably watched it in  syndication, but I remember it on Sunday afternoons. I think it was called “Death  Valley Days” then.  So tonight join me in a toast to the ol’ Gipper.

* A Christmas Story