Today's winter storm is just a prelude to another snow storm expected on Sunday, which itself is no doubt just a prelude to an endless series of snow preludes forever and ever until the relentlessly expanding slush puddles finally drown us all in their brackish embrace. In short, you better have some waterproof boots in your possession because it's the only way to prolong the inevitable.
Governor Cuomo is sending salt reserves to NYC because God knows we'll need it as we traverse the disgusting streets (since the subways aren't cooperating). Luckily, there's a soundtrack:
@Gothamist Thank you for promoting DJ Wintry Mix. Pick up his newest EP, 'That One Huge Puddle In Front Of Every Crosswalk.'
— Evan Kaufman (@EvanKaufman) February 5, 2014
And there was some historical musing:
New York wakes up to several new Collect Ponds. Planning on building a tannery by this one: http://t.co/i43dLfYSo1 pic.twitter.com/HTbYKgN63p
— The Bowery Boys NYC (@BoweryBoys) February 5, 2014
Good luck, New Yorkers! And remember, it may be 82 degrees in Miami, but they don't have cultural treasures like the New York Philharmonic down there. We attend Philharmonic concerts practically every week.
