"There's a zoo in here!" Shouted Penny on the wind as she passed me in position Walmart. " Really? How long is the wait? "I shouted back. "30 minutes!" She replied. "Good luck!"
She was right. It was crazy in there. The aisles were full of buyers and shelves in some sections were empty. It is interesting to see what people buy when they might need hole for a while. the eggs are gone and the milk section is down to go. Not many mac and cheese boxes to the left and not much salsa or water -.. only permanently empty store-brand bread left on the shelf When I finally get to start my Bertie clerk told me it was worse than Black Friday!
the first really nasty winter storm of the season bearing down on our little town, and most of the Midwest. Winter storm watches had turned into warnings, time fell into the subzero range, and some people whispering the "blizzard" word under their breath. Therefore, the mad rush to stock up on food and gasoline. The owners checked their propane tanks, and rural King had a run on generators. Even here in Central, we noticed a sharp increase in insured payment of calls as Tanie, Glenn, Bonnie, Sherwood, Mark, Pauline, and Kwan. Just ordinary people, ensuring that their auto insurance premiums and home have been paid, just to be on the safe side.
So what do you think? Overreaction? Panic buying due to disastrous weather forecast? I had lots of time to think while I was waiting in the Walmart online, and I finally decided that I was watching a very diverse group of people that choose to act responsibly.
The four seasons we enjoy are nice, but there's no fun facing the dangers of seasonal weather. There is no pleasure in doing the drudge work to prepare for a potential problem and think about the future. But it is the responsible thing to do.
So, here's a big shout-out to all the people who put in the time and effort to be responsible. I know your name, but I know what kind of people you are. You are the kind of people I want to have as neighbors, as co-workers and as friends. You will share these provisions, shovel a sidewalk or two, and make the wheel to someone in need. You are the people who run the world and get jobs done.
And you are also the kind of people who know how to have "snow fun" after work "no fun" is done! Two days after the storm passed through, I noticed these little beady eyes peering from behind a tree in a yard along the road. The idea of this family of "snow fun" turned their front yard in Jurassic Park, and brightened the day of every passerby.
What is your idea of "snow fun" once the work is done? Do tell!
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