It's hard to capture just how wildly it's snowing here. When I opened the patio door to take this picture, snow came swirling into the house. I can't open the front door because the snow is piled up outside the door. It is lovely, however, and makes for a nice backdrop as I pack for 12 days in warmer climates.

A few random mid-weekend things...

-I got an e-mail with a subject line of 'Oldest Ladies in Porn' the other day. I've got to be honest, that made me slightly curious. Almost enough to make me consider opening it.

-I took the train to and from DC, and on the way back I wound up on something called the 'Quiet Car.' No cell phones, no loud talking, no noise at all. Genius. I'm going to have to write Continental and ask if they'd consider something similar.

-We took the crazy nephews bowling for the first time yesterday afternoon. Much fun.

-Also, I finally posted photos from our Super Bowl shindig, where my cousin's little girl got her mitts on a cupcake with glee like you've never before seen.