Monday morning began with an 8:15 lecture. I had planned to walk into work due to the weather -- rain expected and it was unclear when things might freeze over. As it turned out, I drove in due to being slower than usual getting myself out the door, despite constant movement <smile>. As it turned out, melting occurred during the day and major rain is expected for overnight with temps dipping just below freezing by morning. So, the puddles that are laying outside right now will be a bit more solid come the morning trek to work.
The ground was extremely icy this morning as snow on the ground had melted and frozen overnight. The walkway I'd carefully shovelled to the dirt was a solid sheet of ice. Parking at the office was in a gravelled lot. The roadway was sanded, but the areas where people walk once they get out of their cars was not. It was tricky navigating, but I managed to remain upright. Many others were slipping and sliding and once the major wind gusts arrived, I suggested that students try not to wind-sail across the lot.
The selection chosen for today was my way of telling fate that gravity would not take over. It is a fun song from decades ago -- one I grew up singing to a record my Dad owned. It was written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield. Loved this lady's voice -- just sad that we lost more of that voice due to violence and the mental health sequelae. She had such an expressive style. Enjoy!
Fallin' -- Connie Francis
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