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<\/a> <\/p>\nThen there are the sidewalk sweepers. These little trucks with their high-powered orange brushes run pretty much continuously in an attempt to keep the sidewalks clear. These, at least, you can hear coming. But they also move quickly and send snow (and anything else on the sidewalk, such as rocks and ice) flying around at a tremendous rate. They also have a habit of turning around suddenly, so just when you thought you were safe because a sweeper was going the other way, it’ll turn around and spit snow at you.<\/p>\n
What with all of these moving obstacle, and the intense desire to get from point A to point B absolutely as quickly as possible (before body parts start giving up the will to live in the face of so much cold), navigating outdoors begins to feel like a giant game of Frogger. <\/p>\n Move forward to avoid crossing Walkers … take an alternate path because a Sweeper is ahead… Follow a Sweeper… BACKTRACK!!! The Sweeper turned … more Walkers … and finally, the destination. 1000 points.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Walking around campus this time of year requires significant concentration. First, there are all the other walkers. Bundled in layer upon layer with only slits left for eyes, heads lowered into the cutting wind, eyes squinting against the glare and the threat of flying ice particles, these are not people who are aware of each … Continue reading Frogger of the North<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n