Morning Glory

Bitter cold is forecasted for this weekend. Time to don the long underwear, parkas, scarves, hats, mittens, gators, and anything else you can find in your closet. Though some Minnesotans may take offense to this quote about St. Paul from a New York reporter back in the 1800's, I (Heather) am beginning to wonder if he was on the right track; "another Siberia, unfit for human habitation." This quote is credited as a reason why the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce started the Winter Carnival in 1886.

Though we haven't partaken in any of the carnival festivities yet, there are hundreds if not thousands of people nutty enough to venture out in this cold to celebrate winter. Although our high on Sunday will be a balmy -5, we may still venture out to catch the car races on ice. You see, it has been a whole 3 months without Nascar and we are getting anxious to see some racing again. The green flag will drop on the next season on February 18th. Daytona 500 baby! Place your bets now. Tim...any predictions?

Back to the cold...On the way to work this morning I caught this glorious sight of a sundog. I've heard about sundogs and seen pictures but had never seen one for myself. Though mother nature can sometimes be cruel, I cannot curse her for creating such a beautiful sight on such a cold morning.