Winter Storm Fern did not come to play.
There is something about the weather that’ll make you cower under confidence in less than a minute flat.
There’s snow, and then, there’s black ice. One can cripple a pathway before you, but you may be able to maneuver your way through it. The other can paralyze you; change you from your able-bodied self to someone you have to learn to know all over again.
When officials say, “Stay off the roads unless you absolutely have to be on them”, many of us should heed that plea.
It’s too cold here for DOT to begin treating the roads again. So, I’m seated under a heated blanket, sipping my coffee, and staring out the balcony door of my fourth (technically fifth) floor apartment.
I’d rather be on a plage in a tropical setting, rubbing my feet together under a beach-themed towel.
It is not lost on me how many people are without power, are currently on the street struggling to stay warm, or do not have employers who care about their well-being.
I am grateful that I can say this. I thank God that these words can leave my lips. Luxuries can be both big and small at the same time. I acknowledge that.
Stay safe and warm, yet thankful if you’re able to do these things.
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A Cornered Gurl 
So true, we are all privileged in many ways. Stay warm. Your blanket and coffee sounds like the perfect kind of cozy 🤗🤗🤗
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Yes, ma’am. Thank you. You do the same. Safe travels to you my
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Thanks much !!
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You’re most welcome!
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My first taste of black ice was in London donkey years ago. Ended up on my backside…holding on to a rail like my first time at a skating rink. It was embarrassing.
I gotta go drop off some coffee for my “fans”on the corner.
When I go jogging in the morning, they’re always there to cheer me along. But they have nowhere else to go.
Stay warm, Tre.
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Thank you! I’m really going to be on my Ps and Qs. You stay warm as well.
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Due East of you, we got off easy from the storm. The roads are pretty much clear and most of the sleet has already melted thanks to the sunny just barely above freezing afternoons.
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I’m happy you guys weren’t affected by this one too tough. The melted ice and snow is already freezing over again for the night.
I’m dreading the drive to work tomorrow, but it shouldn’t be as bad as Monday or earlier today. 🙏🏾🩵🤞🏾
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It reached a balmy 26 degrees here today trE. No honey, Fern was fast and furious! ❄🧊⛄ Stay safe out there girl. This ice is no joke! 🥶
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I will! Thank you! You do the same!
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Yep, you bet! 👍🏼😎🦋
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And our temperature today is supposed to reach 108°F.
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Goodness, me! No, thank you. You be safe as well. Stay cool, hydrated, and I’m some form of shade.
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So true. Take good care of yourself 🤗
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I will, thank you.
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