I could see it would be a lot different from the relatively stable climate of California where the seasons aren't quite so drastic. Just one more thing you have to struggle with in addition to your move and robbery and mother's death and the your other stressor who will remained unnamed :-)

Hope the Spring is good to you, eskielover; and I'm glad you have Leo nightstand antics to help you laugh. Glad you're finding activities and ways to get out. The poetry reading the Lincoln things sound interesting.