Snow cocoon

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The home office became a snow-encased cocoon overnight. The Sunday-to-Monday storm caught us quite by surprise. Little to no accumulation was predicted in weather reports we saw through yesterday afternoon, but it was clear by last night that the storm had blown a little further inland than forecasters initially thought.

I started heading to Hyannis at 5:30 last night to pick up Sam, and turned around after a few miles, because I couldn't see more than a few feet in front of the car with all of the blowing snow.

In the end, we got a foot, with drifts galore. Couldn't even get outside from the most-used door from the mudroom/home office this morning. I instead had to utilize the more formal, little-used front door to even get out to shovel this morning.

I took a couple of photos after I cleared the office window to let in a little more light. But with the skylight still completely covered, the light is still quite eerie in here today.

Of course, it is a snow day for the kids, and they are quite pleased to be home. I'm sure my co-workers are pleased, too, as the screams from the kitchen echo in the conference calls. It's the second consecutive Monday off for them. Ah, to be young again.

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