Yeah

Well, heck, why wouldn't ya, it bein' Oscar night and all?

Back on the merry-go-round

The weather was certainly more spring-like today with a high of 46°F, and the same is forecasted for tomorrow; Friday, however, isn't going to fare as well. Three to six more inches of snow are predicted for central Minnesota. Really, this has gone on quite enough. I'm ready to see the grass green up. Remember grass? Remember green? Feeling the need for an outing to a nursery or conservatory...

Got cabin fever?

Oh, what to do for entertainment in the northland when it's just too cold to go outside? Why, opera karaoke, of course!

Really.

I'm totally serious.

Just think of the swanky parties you could throw once your friends are able to start their cars...

Deep freeze

Cold enough for you?
Yes, and thanks for asking.

I love living in Minnesota for many reasons, winter actually being one of them. I'm one of those people that needs to see distinct seasons change in her back yard. The cold weather is not horrid; dressed appropriately, most is bearable. I once heard a winter adventurer (my memory with names is appalling, sorry) sing the praises of wearing the three "W's" - a wicking layer next to the skin, a warmth layer to hold in heat, and an outer wind layer to keep the cold air from penetrating. Believe me, it works like a charm.

My knitting self practically laughs in the face of forecasts like tonight's:

Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -20F. Wind chill values between -39F and -44F. Blustery, with a west/northwest wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Have I ever mentioned my love affair with all things wool? If Minnesota had a state fiber, it would have to be wool.

Or maybe Thinsulate®...