snowstorm survival kit

as mother nature prepares to coat the mid-atlantic region with up to 12 inches of snow, a little preparation is in order. a trip to the ack-a-mee and other fine establishments to stock on some essentials if you will.

a proper snowstorm falls on a weekend. much to the chagrin of school students and teachers alike, but you know what? tough titties. you get the whole fcuking summer off, give the rest of us "cubicle dwellers" a break.

see by having the snow day fall on a weekend, no one has to go anywhere, or sit in hours of traffic to travel a few miles. normal drivers lose all sensibility when it snows and businesses certainly don't shut down for snowstorms unless 3 feet of it dumps on us. medical workers and other emergency service peeps need to report to work regardless of the conditions. the world doesn't stop for white stuff.

so now as the flakes fall, my essential snowstorm survival kit:

  sweatshirt, fleecy pants (preferably with an elastic waistband), cozy socks and slippers;

  one or more good bottles of wine;

  loaf of crusty bread, cheese and anything chocolate (for sustenance);

  books! lots of books. a preferable ratio is 1 book per 1 bottle of wine but that's just me;

  a cozy chair with my faux-fur throw and roaring fireplace.

if anyone needs me, you know where to find me.