I am far too old to be cold. Bring on the funny looking hats, the huge snugly scarves, the extra layers of clothing that add 40 pounds, the fur lined gloves, the mukluks... Warmth in winter permits happiness. Fashion will return in the spring. #fashionisinhibernation #dressforthecold #warmthinwinter #funnylookingwinterclothing #lookingcool #toooldtobecold #funnylookinghats #hugesnuglyscarves #extralayersofclothing #furlinedgloves #mukluks #warmthinwinterfashionwillreturnint

I work in Muskoka a few days a month. It always amazes me how many Muskokans absolutely love winter. They snowmobile and ice fish and snowshoe and really relish snow. I wish I could feel that way. I keep thinking maybe I just need to buy down filled coats and furry mittens and big hats and waterproof pants and fuzzy boots and embrace it because it lasts so bloody long. So far, I have failed miserably at the endeavour. I always look forward to spring. I love love love lon

I love to eat...pretty much any type of food. But my favourite is my mom's cooking. I am a mediocre cook at best. I am able to put staples on the table for my kids but nothing is exceptional. My mom is a great cook. Her mom was a great cook. My children are always excited when Nana sends home food she has made for them. "We are going to eat some real food..." my youngest son will exclaim. Typically whatever she makes is devoured in one sitting. Nothing is better than mo