Columbus Day was observed on Monday and that left many open roads and smooth commutes for thousands in the Capital Region who did have to work on Monday.  It didn't go unnoticed or unappreciated by some of those people who, tongue firmly planted in cheek, wrote an open letter to state workers, thanking them for having Monday off!

There are things about morning show hours that are difficult, I mean who wants to wake up every morning at 4am?  It's not exactly ideal but I've been doing it for so long I've gotten used to.  The best thing about my morning show hours are that rarely do I have to deal with the Capital Region traffic that so many people get stuck in every day- sometimes twice.  I don't know how you guys do it; I'm way too impatient.  I'm the guy who jumps from lane to lane at the grocery store if someone in the next isle over has one less item than the person standing in front of me. I saw a funny post on Albany Reddit on Monday and it made me think of all times I've cursed Capital Region traffic- which is wayyyy less than most of you.  Y'all are the real MVP's as in Motorists Very Pissed.

For the record, I have much appreciation for our state workers and how hard they work and produce, but this was the Albany Reddit post that made me chuckle: