If You're Cold

If You’re Cold, They’re Cold. Bring Them In

Remember, Gentlemen; if you’re cold, they’re cold. Bring them in and warm them up. 😉 And please do especially remember to show some compassion to those poor senoritas who aren’t used to our weather at all.

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Don't Be Fooled

Don’t Be Fooled. Don’t Think Winter Is Over

Do yourself a favor. Don’t be fooled by any signs that the weather is currently warming. We’re in False Spring, also known as Fool’s Spring. It’s still Winter and, at any moment, the weather could shift back to frigid.

It’s Still Time For Sweaters

It’s still time for sweaters. You’ll likely regret it if you start packing them up for storage now. You’re going to want to wear them for a while yet.

Or, At The Very Least, Slide On Some High Socks

At the very least, if you’re hellbent on forgoing sweater, at least wear some thigh-high socks to keep your legs warm.

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Kyoto In Winter

The Sublime Beauty Of Kyoto In Winter

Winter solitude–
In a world of one color
The sound of wind.


Matsuo Bashō, , “Winter solitude”

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It's Still Winter

Don’t Get Ahead Of Things; It’s Still Winter

Please remember, it’s still Winter. Technically, by normative calendar dating, it’s going to be still Winter until Sunday, March 20. And, even Punxsutawney Phil ran back inside at the beginning of the month. The cold weather ain’t going away yet, so quit getting ahead of yourselves.

So Sweaters Are Still Delightfully In Order

So, I strongly suggest not packing those sweaters away quite yet. They’ll be of very pleasant use for some time yet and should definitely heat things up.

And, As An Alternative or Addition, Thigh-High Socks Are Still Apropos

Really! Nobody likes cold feet or legs. In fact, I have it on reasonably good authority that warm feet and legs keep the whole body warm enough in many cases. Hence, some thigh-high socks are a good fashion bet for the remains of this cold season.

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It’s going to be cold for a few more weeks in a lot of places. Stay warm now.

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PSA: Drive Smart!

With the weather being what it is right now, especially anywhere north of the Mason-Dixon line, here’s a simple Public Service Announcement (PSA) for all you folks who will be taking to the roadways:

Drive Smart
Brains Required
Brains Required

Or, the same warning message as it would be given in a kinder, gentler, more perfect – or, at least, less fucked up – world:

Drive Smart
It's Just Snow
For The Rest Of Us, It’s Just Snow

Somewhat more seriously though, it’s just snowy conditions. Use your brains! It doesn’t take that much self-awareness and cognitive function to know whether you can drive in it or not.

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