Duality Schmality

Affirmed: Springfield is a haven for unhappy events. Take last week for example. A tornado ripped through the southwest and west portions ofthis great metropolis, damaging homes, restaurants, and unfortunately not my school. The tornado was reported in Chicago, making it actual news (quite unlike the recent incident where Percy the soybean farmer discovered two of his chickens were born with bone abnormalities). The tornado was the story of last week. The story of this week is the monster winter storm blizzards ceran-wrapping the Field with ice and snow...then dumping more snow on top. Even as I type this, 8 inches of insane snow has caked every sidewalk, car, street, and Chicagoan with another layer of psychosis to add to the crazy cake. The blizzard shows no sign of stopping. With regards to winter storms, I think Springfield just wants to be like its big brother Chicago (or Rockford).

:) At long last! Something has happened! Something has awoken this sleeping giant called Springfield, and in turn revoked my ambivalence. Last week, a relatively weak tornado scampered through the 'Field, trying to destroy classic architecture, priceless history, and the pristine quality of life. It did minor damage and became something about which the schoolchildren could jest. They began doodling mini squiggly-filled tornados on their Trapper Keepers and Five Star notebooks. A minor inconvenience, but an inconvenience nonetheless. As a reward for this great city's patience and perserverance, the god of Springfield has sent snow for the kids! Early this morning (March 21, 2am), giggling snow began its long journey from their happy home clouds to their new home with the children of Springfield. Eight inches of pure innocence has fallen thus far, making the drive to work similar to a roller coaster. I like roller coasters. The wind has been whistling at me all night and half the morning! Should I tell it I like it too? Nah...I'll pass it a note during study hall. The tornado and snowstorm have brightened my view of Springfield. I can't wait to see what happenes next!!!