It’s been many, many years since the Governor shut down state government! It’s never happened before in the 16 years that I have been here, but I am grateful to have the day off.

My wife and I have been out, shoveling snow, about 4 times since late last night and we still have not got it all. My little single stage snow thrower just is not stout enough to move this wet, heavy snow we have been getting. Maybe one more trip and I will be able to finish it up.