Many thanks to all the linemen and workers (!!) out there who are missing out on family and holiday time, not to mention sleep, so the rest of us can enjoy. It’s a sacrifice and appreciate you!

The patient they whispered about could potentially have had something very contagious- lice, scabies, COVID, chicken pox, shingles, etc. Instead of announcing “hey, scabies is in da house!” She could have been referring to them in a different way, pssst, Tom’s friend is here wink wink. Typically, they don’t play favorites.

Wind will go right through a sweater. Don’t underestimate the warmth of fleece, great for layering with a wind breaking shell when you’re walking around shopping, etc. it is going to take a while for your body to acclimate to cold, it won’t happen in one season.

No matter what, make sure you have a warm blanket, gloves, socks and hat in car in case you get stuck somewhere.

I have these and I recommend them as well. Sometimes I use them just to get from house to car and parking lot at work to inside. Mornings can be slick during ice storm before it warms up.