There's Snow Place Like Home

Pennsylvania was in a state of emergency after receiving nearly two feet of snow throughout Friday night and into Saturday morning. We were all victim to a continuous snowfall that just pounded the area. If you’re living in Pennsylvania, you know the story.

And if you’ve lived in Pennsylvania nearly 17 years ago, you would know that this storm is comparable to the infamous “Blizzard of ‘93” where strong winds created neat little “snow dunes” throughout the area. A little over two feet fell during that blizzard, but some are saying that this year’s snowfall tops ’93’s simply because it came all at once (compared to ’93 when the snow accumulated over a few days -- taking it’s time like my niece as she attempts to eat three green beans).

Although the white stuff came fast, it brought the area to an economic halt. Nearly every store was closed, thus creating an instant holiday! Shopaholics were out of luck. It was nice to stay home. It was nice to shovel the driveway with my wife, and it was nice to take photos of each other outside, and it was… well, it was all very nice.

And even though many of us (including myself) struggled to either fill shifts or travel home, it was a blessing to spend a day or two without going out and being bombarded with the billboards, restaurants and mobile gadgets that make today’s America. Unfortunately it took a state-wide emergency for some of us to realize this.

Perhaps a few more snow falls like this and everyone will once again appreciate life away from the noise. It’s just too damn loud anymore.