Tag Archives: cold
One Does Not Simply Walk into the Polar Vortex
Brrr! My Santa Claus coffee mug stares at me across my desk: a cold, lifeless stare out of corner of his eye. I fear his stare is doing more than just draping icicles off my heart. I fear he … Continue reading
Laughing at January’s Little Joke
It’s about contrast I suppose. I was driving this morning looking up at the sky, crystal clear and boldly blue, and I was thinking how does something so vibrant feel so oppressive? Yes, it has something to do with … Continue reading
The Magical Power of Arbitrary Thresholds
It’s six below. Yes, that’s pretty cold. It’s certainly colder other places so this isn’t about how cold it is here. It’s about that pesky negative sign. You see six below is cold but so is two above cold. … Continue reading
In Memory of Hibernations Past
It’s been a cold winter. No doubt about that. You acclimate or you hibernate. There are pros and cons to both I supose. Hibernation allows you to recharge your batteries. Acclimation allows you to not be cowed by the elements. … Continue reading
Fortress of Dissolitude 