I would like to state quite loudly my utter disapproval of the extremely low temperature outside my front door this morning.

After I take a long, hot shower to thaw my vital body parts (and crank the furnace to high), I will be spending some time winterizing the house. Not that there is much I can do, but I can, at least, close all the external storm windows and get out the draft blockers … and all the heavy winter clothes.

Brrrr.