To continue, Friends:

Well that morning, I found many inches of snow had fallen (final report suggests there were between 12 and 14 inches of snow in the area I was staying). The meetings themselves were shortened a bit and eventually I found myself on the road toward home. 14 inches of snow in a short period of time and continuing blowing and drifting are not prime driving conditions. However, with a steady hand, a few asprin, a large bottle of ice water, and my friendly pipes and pipe tobacco, I was able to drive the long distance journey to home... only taking roughly twice the time it takes normally.

The blizzard/storm was the worst I have driven through in roughly 15-18 years and it was both awe-inspiring (to see the enormous energy of the storm, and humbling (it took all my effort to drive successfully home). Life is indeed precious and joyful and we must keep that at the forefront of our minds each day.

PipeTobacco