Snarky title aside, I think we are all relieved that we are able to stay home today. Mr. Eyre directed my attention out a little before hitting the sack last night, and I could not wait to shovel my car out of the dark this morning. I am stubborn soul, mind you, from a region receives its share of winter weather, and drove in the snow is not crazy enough to expectations. But today is a ridiculous attempt to be a day at school. Good call, I say, Mrs. Black.
But.
When I woke up in the wee hours this morning to see if I wanted to stay awake or if I could go back to bed as soon as I finish this post, I noticed that I had a message from 0:40 NotifyNYC When I read the text, I learned that the MTA bus service was "suspended until further notice."
My first reaction was that if the school closed, in fact I take a day off. I do not drive, but the bus is my backup in case of snow, and no buses running, I thought it was too dangerous for me to try the shuttle. I discovered, of course, a few minutes later (via text) that my concerns were more and enjoyed a lie. Okay, but you have to wonder why the school was not canceled when the bus made the decision. If it is too dangerous for buses with huge tire chains, is clearly too dangerous for most cars, and many children and teachers on the bus effectively unable to travel to school. Do we really need another four hours to think about it? Did they think that everything would be clarified by five?
5:00 is not a magic hour (like those of us who usually get up at that time can attest). Suspension of bus service is a very good sign that people cannot or should not attempt a trip. Call early in these circumstances. In any case, enjoy the days of grading and lesson of your own sweatpants on the couch. Miss Eyre back a few hours, a few hours of sleeps most delicious according to the information.
