we are having a blizzard here, at least for us it seems
to be a blizzard. The wind is howling, we have had thunder
snow and sleet all day. It is so cold that Rex is crossing
his legs to keep from going outside. I opened the door and
a wintry blast forced me back inside. It was ll today and
will be 4 or below tonight.

Jeremy and the neighbors have called to see if we need
assistance of any kind. I hate being shut in. we were
invited to a birthday dinner for my friend, Mary but decided
that it would be fool hardy to even go the five blocks to
Phyllis's house. My rationale being that if I fall and
break something, Ted and Rex will be S.O.L.

Mike is such a wonderful guest. He filled up a rack on the
porch with firewood when they were here last summer. I
have appreciated it greatly today.

We are so unused to this weather that we seldom buy winter
coats...just jackets..but Ted insisted that I get one this
winter and it was a good thing too. It has been put to
good use.

I feel like such a wimp, knowing how cold it has been in the
North and East.