by. Anthony Demangone
Last Tuesday, a snow storm visited the East Coast. The storm deposited five or so inches of the white stuff at my house. The Washington, D.C. region saw anywhere from three to seven inches. Give or take.
This was a decent storm for us. Surely,that sentence will cause a giggle or two from those reading this in Minnesota or up-state New York.
Here's what might amaze you. The storm caused Fairfax County (just west of D.C.) to close schools forthree days.
Those three days left many parents scrambling to cobble together daycare and work schedules.As you might expect, many were outraged.
I spent some time thinking about this. I think much of the parental outcry over the storm is the result of our relentless quest to wring out the last drop of inefficiencies from our lives.
Today in houses with children, it isn't uncommon to find both parents working. Sure, this provides more money, but not without a cost. Daycare drop-offs. After care costs at school.
