I have the bestest husband

He drives the truck for me when I'm being a giant wimp and don't want to drive on ice.

Actually the roads *are* better today than yesterday -- but try telling my nerves that. I'm also pretty sure that, barring some astounding miracle, the snow is here to stay. And it's getting colder ... the temperature -- according to the thermometer in the truck -- was 17F at the coldest point of the drive into town (more like 24F *in* town).

Winter, I believe, is here.