Far different from last year. Very little ice on the Great Lakes. Not sure what that that portends, but suspect little if anything.

Here, last night's snow was melted away by noon. But even with the mild temps the birds and squirrels seem to apprciate the feeder. Six squirrels here at once, with many more out in the yard. (None has yet made it to the pot of gold.)

In the park this morning the spruces were shrugging off the morning's dusting.

Mimi is in Oconomowoc helping out, on both sides of town.