Very cold ground combined with a damp mist, puddles of melt water, and a temp just above freezing make creepers a rather good idea when out walking, which all of us did several times today.

An interesting batch of chili made up, using available ingredients, now bubbling softly and smelling pretty good, though untasted as of yet. That, combined with some corn bread will be our football fare as we watch some of the Vikings game. What the heck...its a dim, damp, chilly Sunday evening in January.