The hysteria that is Memphis when there is a small amount of snow on the ground is something to experience at least one time in your life. The city, nor its residents, are equipped to handle even half an inch of snow. I mean, Memphis doesn't even have one snow plow. (not that we really even need it.)
Don't get me wrong, I don't drive in it. I am lucky enough to have a wonderful husband who is a great driver and can navigate snow and ice. I could probably drive in the stuff and drive just fine, but all of the other crazies out there simply cannot.
Memphis drivers are the worst. Snow falling this morning and there are icy patches on the road, but my friend Pam said some maniac was swerving in and out of traffic on Poplar (a very heavily traveled and oftentimes small laned, 6 lane road) in his swanky new BMW. Good for the guy for having a Beemer, but gees, slow down already. Take your time. You work in Memphis, so half of your office won't be in anyway.
And the schools, don't even get me started. Some schools cancel at the mention of snow. Granted, if the roads are dangerous, there shouldn't be bus loads of children on them. But seriously, maybe there are icy spots on roads out in the county, but not in the city. Good call, Memphis City Schools, for being open today. (Sorry, Kids.)
Thank Goodness Doodle's school was open today. Good old CMDS.
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