The weather man only predicted a dusting overnight. The air was too dry, the ground too warm. It wouldn’t stick.
The flurries had thickened by six, and when it was time to walk the children to the bus stop, the road was covered.
“Did they close school yet?” They were anxious to remove the lids from the garbage cans, ride them down the hill behind Mrs. Grayson’s house.
“They’re still waiting. I’ll just drive you.”
The announcement came on the radio. Buses were turned around, delivering elated children to scrambling parents.
“You still have to come in,” my boss said.
word count: 100
—Nortina
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Lovely Curses 
We only get hurricane days here, but I understand the sentiment!!
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Aaach! So true. Kids get the day off but parents don’t… unless they just “happen” to be sick… 😀
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Achooo! Um, I think I’m coming down with something. I won’t be in today *cough, cough* 😉
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I love the build-up of the children’s anticipation of fun to come. And then comes that heartless boss… Great story.
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Going to work on a snowy day is so boring.
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I assume you were a snowplough driver!
Rosey Pinkerton’s blog
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They definitely don’t get snow days off!
Thanks for reading!
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Not once did I ever get a day off school for snow. I feel cheated.
Good piece.
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Cheated? They ruined your childhood! 😉
Thanks for stopping by!
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I’m emotionally scarred. 😉
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I remember those times perched by the radio in the kitchen, desperately hoping for a snow day. I haven’t had more than a tiny handful as an adult, although maybe I should move to a colder climate. Great story. 🙂
-David
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What a party pooper! Parents should get snow days too. 🙂 Loved your story Nortina. 🙂
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Sigh. Wonderfully written. It makes me nostalgic for my childhood days!
Leo @ I Rhyme Without Reason
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Ah, the words parents dread: school is cancelled but you still have to work!
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