The Ace Of Snow

Ordinarily, I would have made a Valentine's Day post referring to the unfailingly crappy weather and how it reflects the interior of my wretched heart (seriously, it's like clockwork) but this year, I missed it because the weather outdid itself and knocked me offline. 

Really, that's just showing off. 

As for the interior of my wretched heart, I can only wish it were this cold. 

Valentine Bug

Flu shots notwithstanding, we've been brought low by the flu bug this Valentine's day. At least we had some pink heart-shaped cookies, though, and some adorable aliens as well...

Take the color where you can find it, on yet another grey and drizzling day.

Candy, Hearts and Gloom

Another cold and overcast Valentine's Day, though this one had the distinction of starting with a crashing thunderstorm at 5 A.M. 

Yesterday, the weather was excellent. Cloudy, yes, but warm and breezy. Wind chimes ringing. Fallen leaves swirling. Mountain laurel blooms making the air smell like grape pixie sticks.  Perfection!

Not today, alas. As ever on February 14, Jack Frost, or at least Jack Crappy Weather, makes his return.

No matter, at least we have candy and hearts to break up the gloom.

Happy Valentine's Day, y'all.