Sturm und Drang

Last year, meat packers huddled into their -25 degree unloading truck to warm up from the -50ish temperatures outside.

This year, it looks as though meat packing trucks will continue to be a waiting spot of choice for those delivering leg of lamb or those awaiting the bus. Right now, my freezer at home feels like a fresh ocean breeze, minus the salt, while opening the front door is like popping a warm balloon - the warm air shoots out with hardly a breeep.

One thing I dislike is all the lame jokes about it being colder than Siberia. If you want to go on a warmer vacation - why not choose Siberia? Ho, ho, ho. Because, idiot, it's bloody cold there too. Besides, why must Siberia always be worse than everywhere else? Give it a break.

Fun things start happening at - 51. For example, outside you hear strange humming/whistling noises. If you want to see a pop can explode - put it on your lawn. If your back is sore, lean against any outside wall or window. For real fun, add food coloring to hot water, and throw the water into the air to watch it evaporate instantly in a mini fireworks display.

It's a miracle of science and technology we are able to survive here. Thank you science.