snow sucks

I just called off of work. We're supposed to get up to a foot's worth of snow today. Z107 FM is reporting lots of spinoffs and accidents on the road. The snow's really supposed to come down later this afternoon, and this evening it's going to be blowing and drifting. Plus, I calculated that what it would cost for a tow truck would be more than what I would've been paid to work a full eight hours today.

And I worry about Kevin on the road because he takes US 30 to get to and from work. But since he moved out near the stateline, the drive to the Schererville Wal-Mart isn't as far as it was before when he lived in Merrillville. So I played the role of concerned-and-worried GF and called him, telling him to be careful on the way home and that I love him...because I do, of course.

But at least I talked to Don about calling off and he wasn't a jerk about it. If you have to talk to Randy, he's kind of a jerk and makes you feel bad about calling off. I just told Don my car wouldn't start. Yeah, that's a fib because I haven't even tried to start my car this morning (although I should go start it up and let it run about five minutes or so, so I don't have problems later on), but I have at least shoveled out the sidewalk and porch. (And I'll have to keep doing it during the day, so it doesn't build up and become a bigger hassle to take care of tomorrow when this all ends.) But considering how I went off the road a few weeks ago on the way to work...yeah, I don't want that to happen again. I was lucky Troy was home to help me get out.


(And my "currently listening" music? I'm listening to the local radio station. So sue me.)

"Waking Sleeping Beauty"

First of all....I don't know how many people were aware of it, but not very long ago (maybe a month ago), Roy E. Disney passed away. He was more than just Walt's nephew. He was the catalyst for change within the Disney company. He was largely responsible (along with Michael Eisner, Jeff Katzenberg and Frank Wells) for the turnaround of the company from the early 80s and onward. The Disney Company would not be where it is today if it hadn't been for Roy.

Having said that, there was this documentary made called Waking Sleeping Beauty, which pays tribute to the "second Golden Age" of Disney animation. It's currently on the festival circuit, but it will be released to theaters in New York, Chicago, LA and San Francisco around the end of March. So keep your eye out for it around that time. I know I will.)