Dear Crabby, Should Kids Still be Allowed to Have Snow Days?

Dear Crabby, My husband and I need you to settle an argument between us and our kids. With all the virtual learning going on these days, should they still be given snow days? We say no, but the kids say, yes. What do you say?Thanks, Frita FluryDear Frita Flury, Boy did you sure pick a hot-button topic this week. If you don’t follow the Road Commission for Oakland County on social media, you really should. On Monday they posted a meme that said, “Winter is coming. The entire thing. All … [Read more...]

Dear Crabby, What is the Deal with Snow Days?

Dear Crabby, What is the deal with snow days in Michigan?  It seems like some people take the day off at the mere threat of a snow fall.  Aren't the locals prepared for this? Sincerely, Sammy Snowshoe Dear Mr. Snowshoe, I have lived in Michigan my entire life, and there are a few things that go without question in this state. They are as follows:  we grow our own cherries, we always and without fail build our own cars  (unless another country can do it cheaper for us), and we have at … [Read more...]