It's winter!

My weather station on the garage roof is reporting that it's -3.2 degrees Fahrenheit outside right now. giving a windchill of -13.  The airport just a ways down the road is reporting -1 with a -26 windchill.  I checked to make sure my weather station wasn't just being dramatic.

It's nights like this that I'm so very grateful for my solid, well-insulated house and my awesome furnace.  I'm hoping our power doesn't go out what with all the ice still on everything and the high winds we're having now through morning.  *knock-on-wood*

I celebrate the solstice on the dark side (yesterday, the darkest day).  I'm kind of bummed that the days are going to start getting lighter.  Fortunately, it'll be another month before the change is thoroughly noticeable, so I'm just going to pretend that it's not getting lighter until I can't any more.  Craig however, prefers the light and is happy to be on the upswing again.  The seasons have something for everyone.

I'm *very* grateful for my very good house.