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The First Few Feet Were Fun

Campus resident Joanna Bratton offers this poetic reflection of neighborhood life at 8600 McDonogh Road during Snowmageddon. (Our apologies to Matt Stover for the Colts reference.)

The first few feet were fun
Days off, we could still get out.
Shoveling out together and for others still hibernating
A great bonding and giving experience.

Walking to a neighbor’s for the Superbowl
Sharing the joy of Peyton Manning losing
Getting to enjoy some down time
With people to whom we usually only give a friendly passing wave

Swimming at the pool with other on campus families
Seeing students, parents, and others stocking up at the grocery store
A big, fun potluck at the headmaster’s house
With generations and fun conversations

But now,
Blizzard
Blowing snow drifts
Bummer.