the artic breezes in TN are nothing compared to what i have experienced in the last 2 days here in IA. it warmed up today and the snow on the deck melted enough for me to walk without much apprehension (though i still dig in my treadless shoes just in case). the bushes by the front deck are frosted with snow, enough to look like little cupcakes and everywhere the cornfields are covered with white, with only a little bit of green showing through.

im having a great time, really. as far as details, i think i should wait on that; there are major changes from one day to the next.

going to read now