Living here in the Midwest, we know that snowstorms are inevitable. We have had a few flakes here and there over the past month. However, we have not had enough snow to cause major accidents, school closings, snowmen, or snow angels until last night that is. Schools all around the state announced their closings this morning, as did area colleges, driver’s training, sporting events, and church groups. In fact, extra-curricular activities began canceling scheduled events last night. Believe me, when you are 69 years old, parenting three teenagers and one elementary child you look forward to school days and extra-curricular activities. The first snow is beautiful of course, and helps get us all into the Christmas mood.