And Some Optimism

The outside temperature never really got above freezing today, and the inside temperature wasn't much better, but at least that 12 pack of beer I couldn't fit in the fridge was nice and cold.

It's supposed to be 26 or so tomorrow night when the polls start to close, but will steadily increase afterward.  I've already brought in plenty of firewood, but I'm still looking forward to Wednesday/Thursday when the sun will warm things up again.

Temperature is now 30, it's finally snowing, the wind is blowing, and I've got a fire going, with flames dancing, embers glowing.