Having a snow day from school is great this time of year because it gives the sick kids (there are way too many) a chance to recover a little longer. I know it's only an old wives' tale, but I also believe that the snow will help eradicate some of the surface germs we have floating around making the flu more virulent.
Whenever there's a snow day, I imagine myself curled up on the couch with a book. The reality is that I will be perched at the kitchen table correcting papers. I brought home enough work to keep me busy for twelve straight hours and then some, but it's my own fault for spending my time on other tasks, like planning and teaching.
You know . . . the useless stuff. I'll probably cap it all off by shoveling in the dark. Oh, a fun time had by all.
Really, though, it will be fun. I can correct papers while watching the snow through windows. I won't like it too much in June, but I'm liking it fine for now.
