I have a long standing pledge that the first person within earshot to refer to the first snowfall as "pretty", or any variation thereof, shall receive a quick punch to the nose. Consider this your warning. I had no idea that there was a snowfall coming today. I avoid the local "news", so when I woke up this morning and went to make some coffee, I was greeted by a windowsill full of snow. I think my first thought was: "fuck." I take the bus to work in the morning. It's cheap and convenient. This morning, I waited a bit longer than usual - completely understandable. After paying my fare and taking a seat, the bus began to pull away. Or tried ...