Hey, I usually appreciate warm weather much more than cold, but even I am a bit remiss when the temperature is in the 70’s over the holidays. I mean, come on…I’d be happy for a nice 40 or upper 30’s, nothing actually dipping into freezing, but at least cold enough for hot-toddys, blankies, warm fires, snuggly clothes and comfort food like stews, soups and chili.

If I wanted shorts, frozen cocktails and light fruit salads for Christmas I would have moved to Florida or sunny southern Cal.