[Magdalen] Eastern USA weather

[James Oppenheimer-Crawford]

We were all set to endure blizzard conditions and being homebound for a
while.  New York City, an hour's drive south, seems to have gotten some
snow, but here, I don't think we even saw a single snowflake.  Just lucky,
I guess.

James W. Oppenheimer-Crawford
*“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved,
except in memory. LLAP**”  -- *Leonard Nimoy

On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 2:02 AM, Kate Conant <kate.conant at gmail.com> wrote:

> When I last checked at about 1:30 pm, we had 36" (yes, 3') here and then it
> kept snowing until about midnight.  I suspect it was close to 40".
>
> Have I mentioned that I share Jay's hatred of snow?   My late mother-in-law
> always said "Snow is a 4-letter word" and I agree.
>
> It'll take a week to really dig out.
>
> BTW, I noticed this online:
>
> A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP BRANSFIELD TO THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN WEST
> VIRGINIA:
>
> My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
>
> Because of the heavy snow blanketing much of West Virginia and the region,
> the lay faithful of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston are relieved of
> their obligation to attend Mass this weekend.
>
> Travel conditions vary across the diocese, but in most cases roads remain
> treacherous, and safety must remain our paramount consideration.
>
> I urge you to please check on your neighbors, especially those who are ill,
> at risk or who are elderly. I also ask you to pray individually or as a
> family, remembering all those who are affected so drastically as a result
> of the snow.
>
> Know that you remain in my prayers as we prepare to recover from this
> massive snow storm.
>
> Sincerely yours in Christ,
>
> +Most Reverend Michael J. Bransfield
> Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston
>
>
>
> ​And from my priest:
>
> My beloved in the Lord and dear friends,
>
> The Divine Liturgy scheduled for Sunday, January 24 has been cancelled due
> to Winter Storm Jonas, the predicted heavy snow and dangerous driving
> conditions.
>
> If possible, please stay home and be safe. God bless.
> In
> ​His Service
> ,
>
> *Protopresbyter Panagiotis Papanikolaou*
> Presiding Priest
> Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church
> 1700 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA 22601
> Tel: 540.667.1416     Fax: 540.667.1990 ​
>
> "What does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, love mercy, and walk
> humbly with your God?"
> Micah 6:8
>