The weather in Wisconsin is great.  Except for the winters.  They can be kind of long.

The cold generally starts in October, then gains momentum in November and December.  You’re sad that fall is over but you’ve got the holidays to distract you.  So, it’s not that bad.  Yet.  New Year’s Day is when things really get rough.  No more distractions.  No more holiday joy.  You are in survival mode.  You know you’re in the throes of winter.

In the back of your mind, you know spring will come.  Eventually.  You tell yourself to get tough.  All you have to do is make it through January, February, March, April, May, and part of June, and you’re in the clear.  Usually…