damn, poor raleigh. that's a whole lot of trouble for one inch of snow. our downeast branches closed early yesterday, but not us. it was actually rather ridiculous that they closed because the state police asked people to stay off the roads so they could plow. and what do they do, close and go home. that is exactly the opposite of staying off the roads(note the subtle tones of bitterness that we didn't get to close. as i had predicted we saw about 8 people yesterday, all of whom live or work within sight of the bank. it was a very long day. and then sarah and i went to marden's. discount shopping for everyone in your family. and mr. paperback where i almost got a tiny sand garden for my little eastern meditation area on my desk but i decided i was too poor. they have a tiny water garden with pump too, for the relaxing sounds of water throughout the workday. i love tiny stuff. tiny stuff is the best.