The Tri-State Area was hit with another snow storm yesterday. As has become the norm, all news venues hyped up their coverage. As it approached, we were told to brace ourselves for a blizzard with a large — but unknown — amount of accumulation, gusty winds, icy roads, near-zero visibility, and possible power outages.
On Long Island, supermarkets were packed with frantic shoppers. Were they buying water, flashlights, batteries, and duck tape? No, those days are gone.
Carts were overflowing with soda, cookies, cakes, potato chips, pretzels, ice cream, baguette, fondue, olives, and everything you need for your next party. The only thing missing was a snowman piñata.
The buzz about this storm was so intense expectations of business closings grew. Not only did kids want a day off from school, but we also wanted a day to make snow angels or relax in our warm homes with a cup of hot chocolate.
Throughout the blizzard, Facebook and Twitter were flooded with posts about businesses closing or staying open, who braved the storm, who was working from home, and who needed to take a personal day if unable to get to the office.
Many news reports focused on telecommuting as the best means for companies to continue with business as usual and send their employees a clear message that their safety was paramount and their work ethic was trusted.
Although people with telecommuting privileges and those who lived within walking distance from their offices were grateful, it became very clear that all anyone really wanted was a snow day.
Whether we’re all kids at heart or just wanted a break from our intense 24/7 lives, we hoped this storm could give us what we needed. Did it?
How did you spend your day?
