just another day in retail

I wake up to falling snow.

Seven inches have already accumulated in Central Park and the storm has just begun.

Governor Cuomo declares a  state of emergency for New York City.

Wind gusts of 26 miles an hour are recorded.

Biting cold.

Heavy, blinding snow.

Unshoveled sidewalks.

Meteorologists predict one to two feet or more.

Getting worse by the hour.

Libraries, schools and many other closings are announced.

Thousands of flights grounded.

The heart of the storm is yet to come.

Snow is expected all day and into the night.

Everyone is urged to stay off the roads. 

The newscasters acknowledge that, "For people who have to be at work — doctors and nurses..."

I don't hear any mention of people selling clothes among that group of people whose services are critical.

Still, I'm only mildly surprised when I get this email.



I guess people need to shop.