I’m afraid we’re just settling in here for the long haul. I’m not seeing much in the weather forecast that could be called “hopeful”.

I need a Christmas Shopping miracle about now.

You know it is bad when you see notices that Solstice parties are being canceled.

I’m also jonesing for a bike ride. I really regret never buying studded tires about now. I imagine tomorrow is going to be an icy hell, and no matter how I get to work – if I get work – it’s going to be unpleasant.

Per the Fremont Parade – it was I think two years ago, in a fit of solstice madness, that I rode across the Mercer Island East Channel Bridge topless. It wasn’t as cold as it is now, though – just windy and the lower 40s.