And then the Sun Came Out

After 24 hours of nothing but snow, Mr Sun came shining through and we had the most amazing couple of hours with bright blue skies and snow everywhere.  We optimistically walked/sledded down to the library in Squirrel Hill with the kids but of course it was closed.  It was an amazing glimpse of life with no cars.  Everybody was walking or skiing or sledding along the main drag. Somehow the world seemed calmer and happier.  Of course I am even more convinced now that we should abandon our cars and ride bikes everywhere! But don't forget your snow tires!

State of Disaster Emergency Declared!

We had a seriously large dump of snow here last night.  Apparently this is the most snow to have fallen in one go in 90 years.  They are calling it "Snowpocalypse" which is a bit of an overstatement but it is good fun.  The kids have been out there for hours and are now thoroughly worn out.  Clearing snow from the pavement outside the house took a good three hours and it looks like I have been digging trenches for the Battle of the Bulge!