Merry Christmas, etc.

And if you're one of those offended by such greetings, eff off*.

Last year at this time, and the year before, we had a foot of snow on the ground. This year the blizzard stayed north & west of here, which is just fine; not only do I not have to shovel it, the areas that got the most snow are among the ones that have been hit hardest by the drought, so it'll help them a lot.

Your regular bitching and yelling will resume later.


*No, I'm aware that's not a very Christmasy sentiment: bite me