Pam -- Gentle !

Jenn -- sorry about the sinus issues and numbness. Are you having a flare?

We have had about 4 inches of snow so far, but it is coming down rather heavily right now. Supposed to get a few more inches this afternoon through tomorrow morning. The wind appears to be getting worse and the snow is really blowing. All the schools are closed around here. I am so glad we have not started classes yet, as they never close the university during the day. Occasionally, they will cancel evening classes.

They are starting furloughs at the University of Illinois. Hiring freezes and spending freezes are in effect everywhere. My university is having four meetings next week regarding furloughs. Faculty here cannot be furloughed as we are in a union, but negotiations over furloughs will be starting at some point. I am expecting layoffs next. My position is safe because I have been here forever, but it will mean bigger class sizes and increased teaching loads.