Uphill. Both Ways.

Maybe a 26-year-old shouldn't sound so old, but here goes ...

Back in the day, we went to school unless there was a foot of snow and ice. And our snow plows got out and cleared the main roads immediately.

I'm thinking we need to kick Ohio out of "The North." They seem to have a somewhat Southern attitude toward snow and cold.

Almost every school in Central Ohio was closed Monday and Tuesday this week because it was "too cold." Granted, it was cold. But I don't remember schools in Iowa ever being closed without a snow or ice problem. A wind chill of 20-30 below was not nearly enough to keep us home. Just put on layers and go.

Also, I have been unimpressed thus far with our area's road crews. When we had our first major snowfall of the season a few weeks ago on a Sunday, it started when we were on our way to church. By the time we left church nearly three hours later, the main streets between the building and our home hadn't been touched. Once.

Last night, my trip home was treacherous, but the crews seemed to be on their way to having the roads up to par. There were still too many slick spots and unplowed areas on the major roads, though.