January 19, 2025 – 9:45 AMDiary of a Snowbound Visionary, Volume II: The Cold Strikes Back Dear readers of frostbitten chronicles, The week since Snow-pocalypse 2025: January Edition has been one of reflection and stubborn snow. Despite temperatures attempting a feeble rebellion midweek (a balmy 50 degrees on Thursday, practically tropical), stubborn patches of icy defiance clung to shaded corners, taunting anyone who dared dream of dry pavement. A little rain on Saturday tried to help. It … [Read more...]
Snow-pocalypse 2025 – part 6
January 12, 2025 – 8:57 AMDiary of a Snowbound Visionary, Day 6 (Officially Day 3) Dear future generations, The saga continues, but the storm has weakened. Yesterday, driven by duty and the promise of overtime, I embarked on my greatest mission yet. Though my previous road reconnaissance convinced me that caution was unnecessary, I left early to gather a fellow musician. Preparation was key. In my arsenal: walnuts, cheddar cheese slices, and the true elixir of life—Diet Coke. Forget lightsabers; … [Read more...]
Snow-pocalypse 2025 – part 5
January 11, 2025 – 11:04 AMDiary of a Snowbound Visionary, Day 5 (Yes, Still Day 2) Dear chroniclers of these trying times, Before departing on my epic quest to test the road conditions, I made a bold move: I fetched a ruler. This precise instrument of measurement confirmed my suspicions. The so-called “storm of the century” has left us with just shy of three inches of snow on my truck. Pathetic. I captured photographic evidence to mark this moment for posterity—and perhaps future meteorologists … [Read more...]
Snow-pocalypse 2025 – part 4
January 11, 2025 – 9:37 AMDiary of a Snowbound Visionary, Day 4 (Now Actually Day 2) Dear survivors of Snow-pocalypse 2025 – January Edition, The snow continued its half-hearted assault well into the evening yesterday. Like a toddler trying to flip a table but only managing to nudge the salt shaker, nature’s performance was… underwhelming. Now, as I peer outside on this frigid morning, I estimate a grand total of approximately three inches of snow. I haven’t officially measured because let’s be … [Read more...]
Snow-pocalypse 2025 – part 3
January 10, 2025 – 3:42 PMDiary of a Snowbound Visionary, Day 3 (Still Day 1) Dear future generations, After my harrowing return to basecamp (home), power was fully restored, and I resumed my mission: working like normal, fingers dancing across the keyboard while the outside world succumbed to the fury of nature. The snow, I assumed, continued to fall—but who has time to watch the slow erosion of civilization when there are emails to answer? Hours passed. When I finally emerged from my … [Read more...]