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What Exactly is Going on in this Picture?

Shovelers outside my office on Arlington Street

Ok, Mother Nature. I’ve had about enough of this crap. I’ve never seen so much snow in my entire life. For the past week I’ve been permanently in my snow boots, hat and North Face down-comforter coat, and while I may look adorable, it does not make up for the hours spent trekking to work in snow and ice and the amount of time I’ve spent shoveling my car out of its parking space.

To lighten the mood, I did stumble upon something very odd this morning (see picture above). Approximately seven men (and women?), all dressed in Gordon’s Fisherman rain gear, with identical red shovels, intently shoveling the same corner (Arlington and Stuart) at the very same time. I’ll admit, the weather’s horrendous, but does one corner require so much attention? Please note, as of 9 a.m., Arlington Street only had a bit of a dusting.

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Quote of the Day

“I wish the gods weren’t taking January so very seriously this year.” – Colleen Sullivan, GChat status, January 20, 2011

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If an Entire City is Closed, is it Ok to Still Be Here?

I went to bed last night at about 12:30 a.m. There was no snow in sight. When I woke up at 6:30 a.m., there was a buttload. And everything and their mother has been closed for the day, including the city of Boston. The entire city. Boston is closed, folks. Go back from whence you came.

So it’s kind of like an “if a tree falls in the forest” kind of question, but if Boston is closed, what am I still doing here? They don’t like it when I try to stay in Chipotle when it’s closed…actually they do like that. Bad example. The point is, it’s a legit snow day, I’m home from work, and as long as this Top Chef marathon continues, it could be a great day.

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