By Ann Borges
The biggest event so far this year is the mega storm, affecting a large part of the country, creating havoc, dumping snow and inconveniencing most of us. As I write this on Monday, it appears to be winding down, leaving up to 2 feet of snow, delighting winter sports enthusiasts and giving us all plenty to do moving snow.
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